Frankville, Iowa

Unincorporated community in Iowa, United States
43°11′21″N 91°37′02″W / 43.18917°N 91.61722°W / 43.18917; -91.61722CountryUnited StatesStateIowaCountyWinneshiekElevation
1,227 ft (374 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)GNIS feature ID456746

Frankville is an unincorporated community in southeastern Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States.[1]

History

The village of Frankville was named after Francis Teabout, who settled here in 1851.[2] The state road was built through the village, and it led to the early economic success of the community. In its early years it had a saw mill, grist mill, a hotel, and a Presbyterian Church. However, the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad chose a route to the south of the village, which limited its economic growth. The Frankville School was constructed in 1872 and remained in operation until 1962, after which it became a museum.[3] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Frankville, Iowa
  2. ^ Mary Klimesh. "Frankville Township". Iowa GenWeb. Retrieved July 9, 2016.
  3. ^ Mary Klimesh. "Frankville School". National Park Service. Retrieved July 9, 2016. with photos
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