Iowa Falls in Hardin County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Carnegie-Ellsworth Building
Jefferson Highway Historic Site
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 17, 2025
1. Carnegie-Ellsworth Building Marker
Constructed in 1904 with funds from Andrew Carnegie and E.S. Ellsworth, this building served as the town public library until 2000. Interior features include a stained glass dome and elaborate woodwork. After restoration and additions, it now houses the Sue Crotty Historical Museum, Pat Clark Art Exhibit, and Iowa Falls Chamber Main Street.
Erected by Iowa Falls Chamber Main Street and Historic Commission and Jefferson Highway Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Jefferson Highway series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 42° 31.291′ N, 93° 15.829′ W. Marker is in Iowa Falls, Iowa, in Hardin County. It is on Rocksylvania Avenue east of Stevens Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 520 Rocksylvania Ave, Iowa Falls IA 50126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Baptist Church (a few steps from this marker); L.E. Jones Mansion (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Site of Ellsworth Municipal Hospital (approx. Ό mile away); Site of White's Mill and Dam (approx. 0.3 miles away); Railroad Car (approx. 0.4 miles away); E. Olin Soule Tree and Plaque (approx. 0.6 miles away); Julia O'Neil Park (approx. 0.8 miles away); Power To The People (approx. 11.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Iowa Falls.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 17, 2025
2. Carnegie-Ellsworth Building Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
