Near McGregor in Clayton County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Iron Clad Store & Post Office
Burlingames General Merchandise
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2022
1. The Iron Clad Store and Post Office Marker
It was called the Iron Clad Store for the exterior was covered with fire-proof steel siding to prevent it from being set fire by sparks from the Steam Locomotive Engine and train cars as it parked outside, just west of the store to load and unload freight. When the Grain Elevator and Mill, located to the north of the store burned down, it heated the siding and nails red hot, but did not set the Iron Clad Store on fire.
There were many owners over the years. In 1914, John Tayek and Alonzo & Mattie (Fett) Burlingame were co-owners until Burlingames became sole owners from 1932- 1968.
The Post Office was located in the store until 1963.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 43° 0.419′ N, 91° 19.302′ W. Marker is near McGregor, Iowa, in Clayton County. It is on Froelich Road, on the left when traveling east. The marker is at the Froelich
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Regionally, this marker is in Northeast Iowa the Driftless Area and in Eastern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, in the Driftless Area Bluff Country, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Blacksmith Shop (a few steps from this marker); John Froelich (a few steps from this marker); The Froelich Train Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); National, Iowa Veterans Memorial (approx. 4.1 miles away); McGregor / Ringling Brothers (approx. 7½ miles away); Bat Caves (approx. 7.6 miles away); Point of Discovery (approx. 8 miles away); Pikes Peak Overlook Landscape Interpretation (approx. 8
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2022
2. The Iron Clad Store and Post Office Marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 16, 2022
3. The Iron Clad Store and Post Office Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 242 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2022, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
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