Sibley in Osceola County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

History at Hawkeye Point

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, July 27, 2021

1. History at Hawkeye Point Marker

Inscription. In Febuary of 2008, the Merrill Sterler family graciously donated 16 acres of land that includes Iowa's highest point to the citizens of Osceola County. Their hope was to keep the high point open to the public. At the request of members of the Sibley-Ocheyedan FFA Chapter, the Osceola Board of Supervisors voted to secure a loan to purchase the additional 5.4 acres of the farm building site with the goal of developing the area as an Iowa Welcome Center and agricultural interpretive center.

Since that time, local FFA and 4-H members have volunteered their time, energy and resources to develop the property. Support for the project has been secured from the Community Foundation of Osceola County, the National Highpointers Club of Colorado, the Sibley-Ocheyedan FFA Chapter, the Westerners/Those Crazy Goat Kids 4-H clubs and a number of local businesses. Financial support has also come from many local residents and well as individuals from all over the country.

A visitor's log at the high point has documented guests from all 50 states and several foreign countries. Highpoint Club members have visited the site and have offered their support and donated resources to help develop Hawkeye Point. As a way to involve others, FFA members have made numerous presentations to local, state and national elected officials. In future we hope to have Iowa's highest point designated as the newest Iowa Welcome Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places.

Location. 43° 27.625′ N, 95° 42.547′ W. Marker is in Sibley, Iowa, in Osceola County. It is on 130th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5463 130th St, Sibley IA 51249, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in andspecifically

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orth Iowa in Western Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Osceola County Veterans Memorial (approx. 4½ miles away); Osceola County World War I Memorial (approx. 4½ miles away); Osceola County GAR Memorial (approx. 4½ miles away); Site of 1972 Osceola County Time Capsule (approx. 4½ miles away); "Habitat" (approx. 7.9 miles away in Minnesota); Welcome to Minnesota / The Minnesota-Iowa Boundary (approx. 7.9 miles away in Minnesota); W L Harding (approx. 9½ miles away); Ashton Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. 10.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sibley.

Hawkeye Point image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, July 27, 2021

2. Hawkeye Point

The marker is located at Hawkeye Point, Iowa's natural high point.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, July 27, 2021

3. Hawkeye Point

The dramatic views that can be seen from Iowa's peak.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, July 27, 2021

4. History at Hawkeye Point Marker

Additional markers located inside the neighboring barn include notable historical events within Sibley as well as information about historic farm equipment.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, July 27, 2021

5. Hawkeye Point

Hawkeye Point, the highest point in the state of Iowa.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 157 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 12, 2025, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.