Iola in Allen County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

North Jefferson Avenue Businesses

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2015

1. North Jefferson Avenue Businesses Marker

Inscription.
[Top photo caption reads]
These buildings were developed after 1910. During this period, there were a number of meat markets throughout Iola. With the lack of refrigeration, people had to buy fresh meat daily.

[Bottom photo caption reads]
Forestine's was a favorite place to get hamburgers 6 for $1. Many locals talk about how great the "greasy" burgers and fries were.

Erected 2014 by Iola CITF/PRIDE.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 37° 55.367′ N, 95° 24.197′ W. Marker is in Iola, Kansas, in Allen County. Marker is on Jefferson Avenue north of East Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is on the east side of the Courthouse Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 11 North Jefferson Avenue, Iola KS 66749, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Walter Scott (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named North Jefferson Avenue Businesses (within shouting distance of this marker); Doctor O.L. Garlinghouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Granny Cowden (within shouting distance of this marker); East Jackson Street Businesses

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Josiah Colborn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named East Jackson Street Businesses (about 300 feet away); EP Brigham (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Iola.

Also see . . . History of Iola, Kansas. Town website (Submitted on May 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

North Jefferson Avenue Businesses and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2015

2. North Jefferson Avenue Businesses and Marker

Marker at extreme left of photo, below street lamp. Former meat market building now in gray and red colors

Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 21, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.