Created by the Henry County Historic Preservation Commission, “The Rural Schools of Henry County, Iowa” was assembled by volunteers after almost three years of intensive work. Funded by previous book sales, the Commission has published a comprehensive book that covers 100 years of rural public education in Henry County, from the 1850s to the 1950s.
The Rural Schools of Henry County, Iowa
2022 Preservation at Its Best: Special Projects
“The Rural Schools of Henry County, Iowa” Mt. Pleasant
Preservation Iowa's two most visible programs are Iowa’s Most Endangered and Preservation at Its Best. These two programs work well together because being listed as Most Endangered often leads to awareness, a preservation effort, and a high-quality, award-winning project.
