Stennett, Iowa

Coordinates: 41°05′23″N 95°11′40″W / 41.08972°N 95.19444°W / 41.08972; -95.19444
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Stennett, Iowa
Stennett, Iowa is located in Iowa
Stennett, Iowa
Stennett, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°05′23″N 95°11′40″W / 41.08972°N 95.19444°W / 41.08972; -95.19444
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyMontgomery
Elevation
1,142 ft (348 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code712
GNIS feature ID464759[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 got its start in the year 1880 when a railroad switch was built through the territory to reach the Stennett stone quarry.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Stennett". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  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.