Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
105 North John Wayne Drive
c.1875
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
1. 105 North John Wayne Drive Marker
Businesses in this building have included dry goods, boots and shoes, millinery, appliances, and health foods.
At one time the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation Service had offices upstairs.
A Sears Catalog Store operated here from the 1960's until the early 1990's. Customers could order items from the renowned Sears catalog as well as purchase Sears appliances in the store.
1999 Sesquicentennial Project
Erected 1999 by Madison County Antique Association and Central Iowa Tourism Region.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.
Location. 41° 20.082′ N, 94° 0.795′ W. Marker is in Winterset, Iowa, in Madison County. Marker is on John Wayne Drive north of Court Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Building is on the east side of the courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 North John Wayne Drive, Winterset IA 50273, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. 103 North John Wayne Drive (here, next to this marker); 107 John Wayne Drive (here, next to this marker); 109 John Wayne Drive (a few steps from this marker); 101 North John Wayne Drive
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Also see . . .
1. History of Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on March 30, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Discover Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on March 30, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
2. 105 North John Wayne Drive and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 406 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
