Mt. Vernon in Linn County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Old Military Road
Dubuque to the Northern Boundary of Missouri
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 12, 2016
1. The Old Military Road Marker
Erected 1937 by Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 41° 55.112′ N, 91° 25.221′ W. Marker is in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, in Linn County. Marker is on South First Avenue (State Highway 1), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 508 1st Avenue South, Mount Vernon IA 52314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. South Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Lincoln Highway (approx. 0.9 miles away); History of Our Town Lisbon, Iowa (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named The Lincoln Highway (approx. 1.8 miles away); a different marker also named The Lincoln Highway (approx. 2.2 miles away); Uranus (approx. 2.3 miles away); William Abbe (approx. 2.3 miles away); Seedling Mile (approx. 5˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mt. Vernon.
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Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 12, 2016
2. The Old Military Road Marker
Full view of marker, in lawn by roadside
Photographed By Rev. Ronald Irick, July 12, 2016
3. The Old Military Road Marker
Marker can be seen at a distance
Credits. This page was last revised on August 15, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 457 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
