East Village in Des Moines in Polk County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
William Boyd Allison
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2011
1. William Boyd Allison Monument
MDCCCXXIX • MCMVIII
for forty-three years
A member of Congress from Iowa
Oldest in service
Wisest in council
A friend of all
Erected 1916 by the friends of Senator Allison, the citizens and school children of Iowa, and the Legislature of the State.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1829.
Location. 41° 35.371′ N, 93° 36.192′ W. Marker is in Des Moines, Iowa, in Polk County. It is in East Village. Marker is on East Walnut Street. Marker is on the State Capitol grounds between E. Walnut Street and E. Court Ave. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 East Walnut Street, Des Moines IA 50319, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. War Of The Rebellion Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Iowa Revolutionary War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Combat Wounded Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); S-36 Submarine Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Korean War (within shouting distance of this marker); A Reflection of Hope (about 300 feet away, measured in
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2. William Boyd Allison Monument, North Side
Text on the base: "Good citizenship is the foundation of a nation"
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3. William Boyd Allison Monument, East Side
Text on the base: "Knowledge is the fountain of lasting prosperity"
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4. William Boyd Allison Monument, South Side
Text on the base: "Gratitude deepens the memory of faithful service"
"Evelyn Beatrice Longman ~ sculptor"
"Evelyn Beatrice Longman ~ sculptor"
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5. William Boyd Allison Monument, West Side
Text on the base: "Peace hath her victories no less renowned that war"
Photographed By Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2011
6. William Boyd Allison Monument
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7. William B. Allison
Engraving by William Edgar Marshall, ©1896 by William E. and Oscar Marshall
Credits. This page was last revised on December 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 13, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 13, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 13, 2023. 6. submitted on October 13, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. 7. submitted on March 19, 2021, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.
