Penn No. 5

Official School Name
Penn No. 5
Parochial School Name
Center School
County
Madison County
When Built
Before 1875
When Closed
Between 1933 and 1966
Construction Materials
Wood
Current Use
Preserved at original location

The Penn No. 5 (Center School) schoolhouse still stands on its original plot as of 2024. A school has been at this location since at least 1875, though there has likely been more than one building over the years. Being a schoolhouse at the center of the township, Penn No. 5 also served as a community center. 

Photo credits: UNI Museum staff, summer 2024.