Acorn Valley Recreation Area
Acorn Valley Recreation Area is a park in Unorganized Territory of Saylorville Reservoir, Polk, Iowa. Acorn Valley Recreation Area is situated nearby to the locality Herrold, as well as near the hamlet Andrews.Places of Interest
Highlights include Big Creek Schoolhouse and Herrold Bridge.
Big Creek Schoolhouse
Heritage site
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The Big Creek Schoolhouse, also known as Polk City Schoolhouse and Polk City City Hall, is a historic building located in Polk City, Iowa, United States. Big Creek Schoolhouse is situated 2½ miles north of Acorn Valley Recreation Area.
Herrold Bridge
Bridge
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The Herrold Bridge is a historic structure located near the unincorporated community of Herrold, Iowa, United States. It carried a gravel road for 156 feet over Beaver Creek. Herrold Bridge is situated 2 miles southwest of Acorn Valley Recreation Area.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Polk City and Johnston.
Polk City
Town
Polk City is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,543 in the 2020 census, an increase from 3,418 in 2010. It is part of the Des Moines–West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Polk City is situated 2½ miles north of Acorn Valley Recreation Area.
Johnston
Town
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Johnston is a city in Polk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 24,064 in the 2020 census, a large increase from the 8,649 population in 2000. Johnston is situated 4½ miles south of Acorn Valley Recreation Area.
Grimes
Town
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Grimes is a city in Polk and Dallas counties in the U.S. state of Iowa. The population was 15,392 at the time of the 2020 Census. Grimes is part of the Des Moines-West Des Moines metropolitan area. Grimes is situated 5 miles southwest of Acorn Valley Recreation Area.
Acorn Valley Recreation Area
Latitude
41.73886° or 41° 44′ 20″ northLongitude
-93.72085° or 93° 43′ 15″ westElevation
928 feet (283 metres)Open location code
86H8P7QH+GMGeoNames ID
11818359
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