National Register of Historic Places

Maysville Schoolhouse

Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa
Listed
June 16, 1981
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
81000237

About this property

The Maysville Schoolhouse is a historic building located south of Hampton, Iowa, United States. The former school building is the only structure left from the defunct town of Maysville, the first town established in Franklin County. It was platted in 1865, and it was located on the stage line between Ackley and Hampton. Many merchants and professional moved into the community. This two-story, vernacular stone structure was built for $5,000 in 1867 by James Carn as a combination schoolhouse and meeting hall. The citizens of Maysville hoped that their community would be chosen as the county seat, but in 1872 the railroad went north to Hampton. In the 1880s the businessmen and professionals moved out, and the post office closed in 1890. By the turn of the 20th-century Maysville had become a ghost town. The school remained in operation until 1957, but the second floor hall continued to be used by various community organizations and the Methodist Church. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.

Location

Hampton, Franklin County, Iowa
42.66677, -93.20337

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EDUCATIONEXPLORATION/SETTLEMENT
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Sources

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When was Maysville Schoolhouse listed on the National Register?

Maysville Schoolhouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 16, 1981.

What type of historic resource is Maysville Schoolhouse?

Maysville Schoolhouse is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Maysville Schoolhouse?

The period of significance for Maysville Schoolhouse is recorded as the industrial era.

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