Charles City in Floyd County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Original Mill Wheel
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2021
1. Original Mill Wheel Marker
1855 — Used at Joseph Kelly’s Feed, Flour and Sawmill at original dam one block west at Jackson Street
1875 — Mill closed – wheel laid on bank of river for years
1897-1947 Marten Brothers Blacksmiths used wheel to shrink wagon-wheel tires
1950-1975 Wheel has been in Allen Andres Patio
November, 1975
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Andres
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 43° 3.998′ N, 92° 40.799′ W. Marker is in Charles City, Iowa, in Floyd County. Marker is on North Main Street just south of Riverside Drive, on the right when traveling south. The marker and mill wheel are located in Riverside Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Charles City IA 50616, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Main Street Bridge (a few steps from this marker); Farmer's Trust and Savings Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Floyd County Veterans Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1968 Tornado Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Charles City Veterans Monument
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Also see . . . Charles City, Iowa (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
In 1851 Joseph Kelly, the first-known European-American settler in the area, came here after the Ho-Chunk had been pushed out. He believed that the site was ideal for a town, as it had water from the Cedar River and adjacent timberland to supply building needs. The settlement was first called "Charlestown" after his son. By 1852, twenty-five other settler families had joined Kelly. The town name was changed, first to "St. Charles" and then to "Charles City," to avoid duplication of other Iowa town names.(Submitted on November 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.)
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2021
2. Original Mill Wheel Marker
Looking north through Riverside Park. Cedar River is on the left. The marker is mounted on the front of the mill wheel exhibit.
Photographed By Cosmos Mariner, June 28, 2021
3. Original Mill Wheel
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 22, 2023, by Cosmos Mariner of Cape Canaveral, Florida.
