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

First Veterinary Medicine College

Iowa State University

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 17, 2025

1. First Veterinary Medicine College Marker

Inscription.
In 1879, Iowa State University established the first public college of veterinary medicine in the United States. In 1903, Iowa State began offering the nation's first four-year professional program in veterinary medicine. Today, veterinary graduates of Iowa State are working as professionals in animal health and public health in every state of the U.S. and in dozens of countries around the globe.

Erected by Iowa State University.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.

Location. 42° 1.74′ N, 93° 38.704′ W. Marker is in Ames, Iowa, in Story County. It is on Osborn Drive west of Farm House Lane, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the campus of Iowa State University. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2206 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

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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: First Land-Grant Home Economics College (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World's Hardiest Roses (about 500 feet away); Birthplace of the Computer (about 600 feet away); The Farm House (about 800 feet away); Finest Blue Cheese (about 800 feet away); First Land-Grant (approx. ¼ mile away); Sloss House (approx. ¼ mile away); Jack Trice (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ames.

Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 17, 2025

2. First Veterinary Medicine College Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 105 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 25, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.