New London in Henry County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

First Score and Select School

1843-1892

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 19, 2025

1. First Score and Select School Marker

Inscription.
On the lot directly in front of this marker was located the first store and select school in New London, Iowa

Erected by Daughters of the American Revolution.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) series list.

Location. 40° 55.567′ N, 91° 24.308′ W. Marker is in New London, Iowa, in Henry County. It is at the intersection of West Main Street and Pine Street, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 307 W Main St, New London IA 52645, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

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markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Railroad Items (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Peterson Manufacturing Building (about 400 feet away); Henry County Court House (approx. 8.2 miles away); Dedicated to Henry County Veterans (approx. 8.2 miles away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 8.2 miles away); Henry County Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.2 miles away); First Court House in Iowa (approx. 8.3 miles away); Old Military Road (approx. 8.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New London.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 19, 2025

2. First Score and Select School Marker

Located on a boulder at the southwest end of City Park

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.