Oakhill Jackson in Cedar Rapids in Linn County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Oak Hill Neighborhood
History Happened Here!
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 18, 2025
1. Oak Hill Neighborhood Marker
The Oak Hill neighborhood first emerged in the mid-nineteenth century. People from many ethnic, racial, religious and class backgrounds - including Czech, Slovak, Irish, German, Syrian, and Lebanese immigrants, African Americans, and native-born whites - lived and worked here. The area had many churches, schools, shops, and grand as well as modest residences, many of which no longer stand. Over the years, natural disasters, economic changes, and urban renewal altered the neighborhood's boundaries and layout and triggered blight and rebirth. The area's diverse mix of residential, commercial, artistic, and historical features continues to make it one of the city's most vibrant and significant neighborhoods.
Erected by City of Cedar Rapids and the History Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Immigration • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 58.345′ N, 91° 39.245′ W. Marker is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in Linn County. It is in Oakhill Jackson. It is on 12th Avenue Southeast south of 7th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern 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: The Quarry (approx. 0.6 miles away); Welcome to Novak Plaza (approx. 0.6 miles away); Bohemian Commercial Historic District (approx. 0.6 miles away); Kosek Bandstand (approx. 0.6 miles away); Washington High School (approx. 0.6 miles away); Landfill History (approx. 0.6 miles away); Iowa Building (approx. 0.6 miles away); First Presbyterian Church (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cedar Rapids.
Also see . . .
1. Oak Hill, Cedar Rapids, Iowa (1920-1950). (Submitted on July 19, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
2. Oak Hill Restoration.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 18, 2025
2. Oak Hill Neighborhood Marker
Marker is located at Poets Park.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 19, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
