Mount Pleasant in Henry County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Iowa Wesleyan College
1842-1992
150 years of continuous
education for men and women
of
Iowa Wesleyan College
1842-1992
Erected 1992 by Iowa and National Society, Colonial Dames XVII Century.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the The Colonial Dames XVII Century, National Society series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 40° 58.447′ N, 91° 33.215′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in Henry County. Marker can be reached from North Broadway Street south of East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south. Marker is mounted at eye-level on the right side of the Pioneer Hall entrance at Iowa Wesleyan University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 North Main Street, Mount Pleasant IA 52641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Iowa Wesleyan College (here, next to this marker); P.E.O. Sisterhood Founded (within shouting distance of this marker); Belle Babb Mansfield (within shouting distance of this marker); Votes For Women (within shouting distance of this marker); James Harlan (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Das Deutsches Kollegium (about 600 feet away); Harlan Hotel (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henry County Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Pleasant.
Also see . . . Iowa Wesleyan University. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on July 7, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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