Moravia in Appanoose County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Emergency Siren
Wabash Depot/Moravia Historical Complex
| | 1903 | |
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 16, 2025
1. Emergency Siren Marker
In the late 1940's, the local Booster Club and the American Legion post held community fund raising events to secure the $400 needed for Moravia's first fire siren. The emergency siren was placed on top of the Masonic Building and put into operation in 1949. Commonly referred to as the "noon whistle," the faithful siren was retired in 1995 and was moved to the Historical Complex to display in honor of longtime volunteer fireman and member of the Moravia Historical Society, Ellis Paxton.
Erected by Moravia Historical Complex.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features. A significant historical year for this entry is 1949.
Location. 40° 53.531′ N, 92° 49.492′ W. Marker is in Moravia, Iowa, in Appanoose County. It can be reached from West North Street east of Myra Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 712 W North St, Moravia IA 52571, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern 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 walking distance of this marker: Coal Mine Car (a few steps from this marker); Section Car (within shouting distance of this marker); Wabash Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); James Floyd Stevens (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Station Chapel
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Also see . . . Wabash Depot Museum Complex. From the City of Moravia's website, more information on the historical train site. (Submitted on June 21, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 16, 2025
2. Emergency Siren Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 16, 2025
3. Emergency Siren Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 21, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 21, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
