Views of Madison Avenue
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This photo was taken in the 1800s of the 2 block area on the south side of the square before the first courthouse was constructed in the center.
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1900 photo is taken of a pre-celebration of the Allen County Fair. The crowd is lined across Madison Avenue to watch the turtle race. The photo was taken directly in front of the New York Store, which is now the Allen County Historical Society. The photo view is to the southeast.
Erected 2014 by Iola CITF/PRIDE.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.
Location. 37° 55.301′ N, 95° 24.339′ W. Marker is in Iola, Kansas, in Allen County. Marker is on Washington Street north of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Marker is on the west side of the Courthouse Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20 South Washington Street, 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. Major General Frederick Funston (here, next to this marker); Boyhood Home of General Funston (within shouting distance of this marker); South Washington Street Businesses (within shouting distance of
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Also see . . .
1. History of Iola, Kansas. Town homepage entry (Submitted on May 24, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Allen County (KS) Historical Society. (Submitted on May 24, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
