Arnolds Park in Dickinson County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Gardner Cabin
September 11, 2023
1. The Gardner Cabin Marker
Home of Abbie Gardner Sharp
Captured by Indians 1857
Erected 1928 by Ladies of the Lake Chapter DAR.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 43° 21.918′ N, 95° 8.418′ W. Marker is in Arnolds Park, Iowa, in Dickinson County. Marker is on Monument Drive south of Elm Drive, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Abbie Gardner Historic Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 Monument Dr, Arnolds Park IA 51331, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Luce Cabin (here, next to this marker); Massacre Monument (a few steps from this marker); Abigail Gardner Sharp (a few steps from this marker); Abbie Gardner Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); A Glacial Gift (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Indians & Settlers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Steamships of the Iowa Great Lakes (approx. ¼ mile away); The Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Arnolds Park.
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September 11, 2023
2. The Gardner Cabin Marker (right)
September 11, 2023
3. The Gardner Cabin, nearby
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