A Brief Description

Built in 1926 or '27 the Bennett School was one of the last one room schools to be built in West Des Moines and was in use until at least 1941. It was originally located on an acre of ground donated by the Bennett family at the southwest corner of what is now known as Fuller Road and 50th Street. The school was eventually sold, remodeled slightly, and used as a private home for a number of years before being donated to the West Des Moines Historical Society by its final owners. Through the generosity of the community, a restoration project was begun in 1997 which returned the school to it's former appearance.

Hours - Admission - Tours

The Bennett School is open to the public May-September, on the 2nd Saturday of the month, from 1-4 p.m. Admission is $3.00 for adults, $1.00 for children, and free for members of the West Des Miones Historical Society. (for membership information 'click' here.) Groups can call the Historical Society office (515-225-1286) and schedule a special tour at any time of the year. The special tour fee is $3 per person with a $20 minimum.

How to find The Bennett School

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