LeClaire in Scott County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Buffalo Bill Cody Birthplace

Photographed By Susan Van Den Bosch, June 8, 2021

1. Buffalo Bill Cody Birthplace Marker

Inscription. William Frederick Cody, "Buffalo Bill", son of Isaac and Mary Cody, was born near this site on February 26, 1846. His parents purchased land from the United States of America land patent on September 16, 1841. They built a log cabin in the NE ¼ of the SE ¼ of section 28, LeClaire township located approximately 1650 feet northwest of this site. The Cody's moved from here when Bill was 8 months old. The farm was sold March 9, 1852.

Erected by Scott County Cody Trail Iowa 150 Years Celebrate Our State 1846 - 1996.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 26, 1846.

Location. 41° 36.683′ N, 90° 22.233′ W. Marker is in LeClaire, Iowa, in Scott County. Marker is at the intersection of Territorial Road and 270th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Territorial Road. Located in NW corner of intersection. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 21006 Territorial Rd, Le Claire IA 52753, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Stone House (approx. 1.4 miles away); The James Gamble House (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Rambo House (approx. 1½ miles away); Old Mill House (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Samuel Van Sant House

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(approx. 1.6 miles away); The George Tromley, Jr. House (approx. 1.6 miles away); The Horton-Suiter House (approx. 1.6 miles away); LeClaire City Hall (approx. 1.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LeClaire.

Photographed By Susan Van Den Bosch, June 8, 2021

2. Buffalo Bill Cody Birthplace Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2021, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Genoa City, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 305 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 9, 2021, by Susan Van Den Bosch of Genoa City, Wisconsin. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.