Oskaloosa in Mahaska County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Home of Frederic Knight Logan
November 5, 2023
1. Home of Frederic Knight Logan Marker
Home of
Frederic Knight Logan
Musician and Composer
[excerpt from "Pale Moon"]
Erected 1940 by Oskaloosa Chapter Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1871.
Location. 41° 17.825′ N, 92° 38.443′ W. Marker is in Oskaloosa, Iowa, in Mahaska County. Marker is on B Avenue East west of North 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 416 B Ave E, Oskaloosa IA 52577, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Limestone Blocks and Gargoyles (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stapp's Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); IMB Soc. Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mahaska County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Centennial Block Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Woman's Relief Corps War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Oskaloosa City Park Band Stand (approx. ¼ mile away); Spanish Torpedo (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oskaloosa.
Also see . . . #111 - A narrative history of the people of Iowa, ... v.4. - Full View | HathiTrust Digital Library
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"Bereft of his father when a wee child, his birthplace was ever his permanent home. It was here, with the loving care of his proud mother, grandmother and aunts, Elizabeth A. and Mary E., and devotion of his uncle, William W. Knight, that Frederic Knight Logan, destined to become the world-famed musician, spent his happy childhood and schooldays. He received his first musical training from his talented and efficient mother. He played the piano "by ear" until his fourth year, although his hands and fingers were much too small. His mother and the grand piano were his confidential friends, and whether the subject was new clothes or what not, whether he was pleased or vexed, they were first consulted. Between this fond mother and gifted son there always existed that mutual altruistic devotion, of heaven-born worshipful love."(Submitted on November 11, 2023.)
November 5, 2023
2. Home of Frederic Knight Logan & Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2023. This page has been viewed 48 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 11, 2023.
