Cedar Falls in Black Hawk County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Sturgis Park
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 18, 2025
1. Sturgis Park Marker
In memory of William and Dorothy Sturgis
The first permanent settlers of Sturgis Falls, now Cedar Falls in 1845
Erected by Altrusa Club of Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls Historical Society, Daughters of the American Revolution and Sturgis Falls Questers 487.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1845.
Location. 42° 32.288′ N, 92° 26.884′ W. Marker is in Cedar Falls, Iowa, in Black Hawk County. It is at the intersection of Clay Street and West 1st Street, on the right when traveling east on Clay Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 W 1st St, Cedar Falls IA 50613, 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, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture and also the Louisiana
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Lawn City (a few steps from this marker); Millrace (within shouting distance of this marker); Historic Cedar Falls (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ice House Museum (about 400 feet away); Overman Park (about 700 feet away); Jacob Hoffman Cabin (about 800 feet away); Soldiers Monument (approx. 0.4 miles away); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cedar Falls.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 18, 2025
2. Sturgis Park Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 119 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
