The Center School (Marion No. 5) opened in 1869 near Wheeler Ridge in section 22 of Marion Township. The Davis County Historical Society moved the building onto their property in Bloomfield IA sometime after their incorporation in 1962. It is preserved and used as a museum.
Photo credits: The Davis County Historical Society Museum's Facebook page, posted in 2022.
Official School Name | Marion No. 5 |
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Parochial School Name | Center School |
When Built | 1869 |
Current Use | Museum |
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