Ames in Story County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

First Statistical Laboratory

Iowa State University

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 17, 2025

1. First Statistical Laboratory Marker

Inscription.
Established in 1933, the Statistical Laboratory at Iowa State was the first research and consulting institute of its kind in the country. Early emphasis on agriculture data analysis has continued, however the laboratory's range of activities now includes statistical applications in social, physical, engineering and biological sciences for clients worldwide.

Erected by Iowa State University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1933.

Location. 42° 1.727′ N, 93° 38.989′ W. Marker is in Ames, Iowa, in Story County. It is on Osborn Drive east of Bissell Road, on the right when traveling east. Marker is in front of Snedecor Hall at Iowa State University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2438 Osborn Dr, Ames IA 50011, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Des Moines.

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.

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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: A Faster Fax (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Birthplace of the Computer (about 700 feet away); First Water Tower (about 700 feet away); Jack Trice (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Land-Grant (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Land-Grant Home Economics College (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Veterinary Medicine College (approx. ¼ mile away); World's Hardiest Roses (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ames.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 17, 2025

2. First Statistical Laboratory Marker

Marker is in front of Snedecor Hall at Iowa State University.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 95 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 24, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.