Lincoln No. 2
Lincoln No. 2
Basic Info
Official School Name
Lincoln No. 2
Parochial School Name
Davenport School, Baumann School
County
When Built
Before 1875
When Closed
After 1953
School Details
Lincoln No. 2, also known as the Davenport School and the Baumann School, was open until at least 1953. Unlike most rural schoolhouses in Iowa, it was painted red as opposed to the classic white. Its coloring gave it the nickname "The Little Red School House."