Hickory Ridge Class Circa 1890s

This is the oldest known photograph of a class at Hickory Ridge School at Hinkletown, Iowa.

Note teacher and horse at left

The teacher in this photograph may be Mary Rock, perhaps the longest serving teacher at Hinkletown, having taught 14 consecutive terms from the 1890's through 1906. Kate Tiernan was one of the earlier teachers, listed in the 1881 History of Iowa County.

Mary Rock - 1844 - 1926

Taught 14 terms at Hinkletown

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