Albia in Monroe County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

14 South Main Street

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

1. 14 South Main Street Marker

Inscription.
This building is believed to be the first brick building built on the Square and could have been here as early as 1855. Early pictures show the building with arched windows, a corbeled brick cornice and a simple store front design with wood canopy.

The building has been remodeled over the years but the changes are reversible. It is the only remaining example of this type of building design popular throughout southern Iowa from the 1850’s through the 1870’s.

The land occupied by this building was the site of the first court house which was built in 1847 and abandoned in 1854.

Please proceed to the Drake-Love Building.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 41° 1.605′ N, 92° 48.417′ W. Marker is in Albia, Iowa, in Monroe County. It is on South Main Street (Iowa Route 5) north of Washington Avenue East, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level, near the northwest corner of the building, facing Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14 South Main Street, Albia IA 52531, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 8-10 South Main Street (a few steps from this marker); 18-20 South Main Street

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(a few steps from this marker); Townsend's Corner Block (within shouting distance of this marker); 20-24 South Main Street (within shouting distance of this marker); Albia Square and Commercial Historic District (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Courthouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Monroe County Civil War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); Edward Doughtery & Son Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Albia.

Regarding 14 South Main Street. Contributing property, Albia Square and Central Commercial Historic District, NRHP #85000007.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Albia Square and Central Commercial Historic District

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

2. 14 South Main Street Marker

14 South Main Street (<i>west elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

3. 14 South Main Street (west elevation)

14 South Main Street (<i>southwest elevation</i>) image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

4. 14 South Main Street (southwest elevation)

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 354 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 9, 2021, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.