Stennett, Iowa

Stennett, Iowa
Unincorporated community
Stennett, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°05′23″N 95°11′40″W / 41.08972°N 95.19444°W / 41.08972; -95.19444Coordinates: 41°05′23″N 95°11′40″W / 41.08972°N 95.19444°W / 41.08972; -95.19444
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]

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]

History

Stennett had its start in the year 1880 when a railroad switch was built through that territory to reach the Stennett stone quarry.[3]

References

  1. "Stennett". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. Montgomery County, Iowa Highway and Transportation Map (PDF) (Map). Iowa Department of Transportation. 2012. Retrieved July 7, 2012.
  3. 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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