Lenox College
Lenox College was a college in Hopkinton, Iowa that operated from 1859 until its closure in 1944. It dates back to 1859. For mild weather, aim for May to September (70–83°F highs).
A museum inside Hopkinton
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 10°, with about 31" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Monticello is the nearest base
Monticello is 8 miles south, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1859
Lenox College dates from 1859. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Lenox College
Lenox College was a college in Hopkinton, Iowa that operated from 1859 until its closure in 1944. The institution was initially known as Bowen Collegiate Institute. The name was changed to Lenox Collegiate Institute in October 1864 and to Lenox College in 1884.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1859
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1974)
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
A base for Lenox College
Rooms are nearest in Monticello (5) and Dubuque (40).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Lenox College | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinton | in town | — | — | 618 | $127K | — |
| Monticello | 8 mi south | 15 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 motel · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 4,104 | $175K | A− |
| Dubuque | 29 mi east | 45 min | 40 29 hotels · 2 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 59,148 | $205K | C |
| Manchester | 15 mi northwest | 20 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 5,357 | $139K | C+ |
| Delhi | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 447 | $170K | — |
| Anamosa | 16 mi south | 25 min | 2 2 hotels | 5,901 | $173K | B+ |
| Dyersville | 12 mi northeast | 15 min | 1 1 motel | 4,574 | $234K | A |
| Central City | 17 mi southwest | 25 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 campground | 1,253 | $180K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Lenox College
All of these are within 68 miles.
50 mi Stadium & arenaKinnick Stadium
68 mi Ancient siteRock Island Arsenal
51 mi National MonumentEffigy Mounds National Monument57K visitors a year
52 mi MountainCharles Mound
47 mi MuseumHerbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum55 mi Theme parkLost Island Theme Park
47 mi National Historic SiteHerbert Hoover National Historic Site107K visitors a year
50 mi Stadium & arenaCarver–Hawkeye ArenaPhoto 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 · Effigy Mounds National Monument: National Park Service, Public domain · Charles Mound: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0 · 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
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Visiting Lenox College
Is Lenox College in Hopkinton?
Yes. It’s inside Hopkinton, IA.
When is the best time to visit Lenox College?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
What is the closest airport to Lenox College?
Dubuque Regional (DBQ), about 28 miles away. The nearest big hub is Des Moines (DSM), about 136 miles.
Where should I stay near Lenox College?
Monticello (8 mi, 5 places to stay), Dubuque (29 mi, 40 places to stay) and Manchester (15 mi, 5 places to stay).
What locals in Hopkinton say
People in Hopkinton have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.