Pella in Marion County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

The First Steel Water Tower in Pella

November 5, 2023

1. The First Steel Water Tower in Pella Marker

Inscription. The first steel water tower in Pella was erected on this site in 1921. With a capacity of 200,000 gallons, the water tower was topped with this ornamental ball. It now rests on one of the original foundation piers, which also serves as one of the first topographical survey benchmarks in Pella. The pier was preserved to maintain this historical survey marker.

Erected by Central College.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. A significant historical year for this entry is 1921.

Location. 41° 24.179′ N, 92° 55.397′ W. Marker is in Pella, Iowa, in Marion County. Marker is at the intersection of West 3rd Street and Independence Street, on the left when traveling south on West 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1010 Independence St, Pella IA 50219, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Resilience (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pella Civil War Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Historic Pella (approx. 0.4 miles away); Klokkenspel Figures (approx. half a mile away); Pella Opera House (approx. half a mile away); Van Spanckeren General Store (approx. half a mile away); Wyatt Earp House (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Land Before the Dutch (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pella.

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November 5, 2023

2. The First Steel Water Tower in Pella Marker

The topographical survey benchmark can be seen to the left of the ornamental ball.

November 5, 2023

3. The First Steel Water Tower in Pella Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 19, 2023. This page has been viewed 49 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 19, 2023.