The Schlesser School (Elgin No. 2) was built in 1885 for $400. By 1907, the township was divided into school districts - this school being in district 2. The building was moved to the Plymouth County Fairgrounds in Le Mars, IA in 1961 to serve as a museum. In 2023, a bell was added beside the school in honor of Plymouth County rural school teacher Margaret Pecks, who began her career in 1941.
Photo credit: Taken by Glenn E. Chatfield in 2020 and uploaded to his Blogspot blog, "Iowa One Room Schools."
| Official School Name | Elgin No. 2 |
|---|---|
| Parochial School Name | Schlesser School |
| When Built | 1885 |
| When Closed | Circa 1950s |
| Current Use | Museum |
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