Stennett, Iowa
Stennett is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States. Stennett is located at the junction of County Highways H20 and M55, 5.7 miles (9.2 km) north-northeast of Red Oak.[2]
Stennett, Iowa | |
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Stennett, Iowa | |
Coordinates: 41°05′23″N 95°11′40″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Montgomery |
Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 712 |
GNIS feature ID | 464759[1] |
History
Stennett got its start in the year 1880 when a railroad switch was built through the territory to reach the Stennett stone quarry.[3]
References
- "Stennett". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Montgomery County, Iowa Highway and Transportation Map (PDF) (Map). Iowa Department of Transportation. 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
- History of Montgomery County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, Etc. Iowa Historical & Biographical Company. 1881. p. 534.
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