Frankville is an unincorporated community in southeastern Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States.[1]
Frankville, Iowa | |
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![]() Frankville School in 2021 | |
![]() ![]() Frankville, Iowa Location within the state of Iowa | |
Coordinates: 43°11′21″N 91°37′02″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Winneshiek |
Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
GNIS feature ID | 456746 |
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.
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County seat: Decorah | ||
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