Abbe Creek School
The historic Abbe Creek School is a one-room schoolhouse museum located one mile west of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, on E48. Its setting is 2 mi northwest of Mount Vernon. A drive of 20 mi reaches Kinnick Stadium.
A museum, 2 mi northwest of Mount Vernon
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 12°, with about 34" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Marion is the nearest base
Marion is 10 miles northwest, with 6 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep and Oct
May, June, July, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 62–84°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Abbe Creek School
The historic Abbe Creek School is a one-room schoolhouse museum located one mile west of Mt. Vernon, Iowa, on E48. It is believed to be the oldest standing one room brick schoolhouse in Iowa. The school is located on land claimed by William Abbe, the first white settler in Linn County, Iowa.
- Type
- Museum
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (2013)
Nights near Abbe Creek School
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Cedar Rapids (46) and Coralville (33).
- 1Kinnick Stadium
- 2Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
- 3Herbert Hoover
- 4Carver–Hawkeye Arena
- 5National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Cedar Rapids
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
137,935 people
12 mi west of Abbe Creek School
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Abbe Creek School | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids | 12 mi west | 20 min | 46 38 hotels · 4 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins | 137,935 | $187K | C− |
| Coralville | 18 mi southwest | 30 min | 33 32 hotels · 1 motel | 23,960 | $299K | C |
| Mount Vernon | 2 mi southeast | 5 min | 4 1 hotel · 3 inns & B&Bs | 4,514 | $245K | — |
| Marion | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins | 42,732 | $242K | B+ |
| Iowa City | 20 mi south | 30 min | 20 13 hotels · 5 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 76,229 | $286K | C |
| North Liberty | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 10 7 hotels · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 21,976 | $304K | A− |
| Solon | 10 mi south | 15 min | 3 1 hotel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 3,345 | $309K | — |
| Lisbon | 3 mi southeast | 5 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 2,239 | $220K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Abbe Creek School
A wider trip can take in these, within 56 miles.
120 mi Stadium & arenaKinnick Stadium
55 mi Ancient siteRock Island Arsenal
220 mi MuseumHerbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum
320 mi National Historic SiteHerbert Hoover National Historic Site107K visitors a year
420 mi Stadium & arenaCarver–Hawkeye Arena56 mi Theme parkLost Island Theme Park
511 mi MuseumNational Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
56 mi MuseumBlack Hawk State Historic SitePhoto credits
Kinnick Stadium: Count_de_Des_Moines (talk) (Uploads), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rock Island Arsenal: Robert A, Ryan, J. Ceronia, and Bruce A. Harms, Photographers, Public domain · Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum: Shadow2700, Public domain · Herbert Hoover National Historic Site: Billwhittaker, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Carver–Hawkeye Arena: Asolsma1988, CC0 · National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library: ArtisticAbode, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Black Hawk State Historic Site: Bill Whittaker (talk). Original uploader was Billwhittaker at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
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What people ask about Abbe Creek School
What town is Abbe Creek School near?
Mount Vernon, IA, about 2 miles southeast.
When is the best time to visit Abbe Creek School?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 62–84°.
What is the closest airport to Abbe Creek School?
The Eastern Iowa (CID), about 14 miles away. The nearest big hub is Des Moines (DSM), about 117 miles.
Where should I stay near Abbe Creek School?
Cedar Rapids (12 mi, 46 places to stay), Coralville (18 mi, 33 places to stay) and Mount Vernon (2 mi, 4 places to stay).
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