Indianola in Warren County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

114 North Howard

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

1. 114 North Howard Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed in 1915 by Sam Cheshire. It was home to his fashionable men's clothing store for only four years before he sold it to People's Trust and Savings Bank on January 21, 1919. In June, 1936, the bank purchased the alley and half of the wall of the Barker Building to the south which allowed the bank to widen its building by 12 feet. Further expansions were made to the south in the late 1950's and to the north in 1968 making the 114 address no longer in existence today.

After 75 years of business, the People's Bank closed its doors for the last time in 1994. Following in the tradition, Homeland Bank, Magna Bank and the Union Planter's Bank each resided at this location. The most recent resident — Regions Bank, who bought out Union Planter's Bank, opened its doors in 2006 and continues to thrive as of the creation of this plaque.

Erected by Warren County Philanthropic Partnership; Girl Scouts Troop 225; and Regions Bank. (Marker Number 1212-A.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 41° 21.651′ N,

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93° 33.65′ W. Marker is in Indianola, Iowa, in Warren County. It is on North Howard Street north of East Salem Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted at eye-level, directly on the subject building, on the right/south corner of the front façade. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 North Howard Street, Indianola IA 50125, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Des Moines.

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: 112 North Howard (here, next to this marker); 116 North Howard (here, next to this marker); 110 North Howard (a few steps from this marker); 108 North Howard (a few steps from this marker); 118 North Howard (a few steps from this marker); 106 North Howard (a few steps from this marker);

Marker detail: People’s Trust & Savings Bank, circa 1919 image. Click for full size.

2. Marker detail: People’s Trust & Savings Bank, circa 1919

120 North Howard (within shouting distance of this marker); 122 North Howard (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianola.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Warren County Courthouse Square

114 North Howard Storefront image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

3. 114 North Howard Storefront

(marker is mounted on right/south corner)

114 North Howard Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Cosmos Mariner, July 1, 2021

4. 114 North Howard Street

Credits. This page was last revised on January 15, 2022. It was originally submitted on January 14, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 240 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 15, 2022, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.