Union Township near Knoxville in Marion County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
The Red Rock Line
November 5, 2023
1. The Red Rock Line Marker
The line was established by treaty to define the separation between the Indian land and that opened to settlers. The line was patrolled by army dragoons from 1842-1845 to enforce the treaty. It ran north from Red Rock to a point in Hardin County and south to the Missouri border south of Seymour, Iowa.
Erected by Rural History Buffs of Marion County Iowa.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1842.
Location. 41° 24.011′ N, 93° 7.754′ W. Marker is near Knoxville, Iowa, in Marion County. It is in Union Township. Marker is at the intersection of Highway G 40 (County Highway G40) and 115th Place, on the right when traveling west on Highway G 40. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Knoxville IA 50138, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Dragoon Trail Historical Site Marker No. 6 (approx. 1.2 miles away); Red Rock Line / Red Rock (approx. 2.1 miles away); Marion County Freedom Rock (approx. 5˝ miles away); Vietnam Memorial (approx. 5˝ miles away); Marion County Veterans Memorial (approx. 5˝ miles away);
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2. The Red Rock Line Marker
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3. The Red Rock Line Marker, from the east
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4. The Red Rock Line Marker, from the south
Credits. This page was last revised on November 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2023. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 20, 2023.
