LeClaire in Scott County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Rambo House
LeClaire Pilot's Houses
— Scott County Cody Trail —
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
1. The Rambo House Marker
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 41° 36.089′ N, 90° 20.634′ W. Marker is in LeClaire, Iowa, in Scott County. Marker is on North Cody Road (U.S. 67) south of Ferry Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 430 N Cody Road, Le Claire IA 52753, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Old Mill House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Samuel Van Sant House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); LeClaire City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); The George Tromley, Jr. House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Buffalo Bill Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Horton-Suiter House (approx. ¼ mile away); LeClaire Veterans Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Green Tree / Buffalo Bill Trail (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in LeClaire.
Regarding The Rambo House. Excerpt from the National Register nomination:
William Rambo came to Le Claire in 1844, and established a saw mill(Scott and Rambo) south of the town. From 1853 until his death in 1871 he worked as a pilot on the Upper Rapids. His son James W., born in 1844, first worked as a raft hand in 1862. He received his pilot's license the following year. Income from his work as a pilot and from the lumber mill allowed him to invest in Nebraska real estate as well as lead a comfortable life in Le Claire.
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1. Rambo House (PDF). National Register of Historic Places documentation of the house, which was listed in 1979 as part of the Houses of Mississippi River Men Thematic Resource submittal. (National Archives) (Submitted on August 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
2. William Rambo. Transcripts of obituaries with more biographical information. (Rebecca Foster, IAGenWeb) (Submitted on August 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed By Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 8, 2023
2. The Rambo House Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 59 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 9, 2023, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
