Mount Pleasant in Henry County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Old Military Road
Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 19, 2025
1. Old Military Road Marker
This highway is the Old Military Road from Dubuque to the northern boundary of Missouri
Authorized by Congress 1839
Erected 1937 by Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1839.
Location. 40° 57.974′ N, 91° 33.267′ W. Marker is in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in Henry County. It is on South Jefferson Street north of Washington Street (Business U.S. 36), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 113 S Jefferson St, Mount Pleasant IA 52641, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern 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: First Court House in Iowa (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry County Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Replica of the Statue of Liberty (about 500 feet away); Harlan Hotel (about 500 feet away); Dedicated to Henry County Veterans (about 500 feet away); Henry County Court House (about 700 feet away); P.E.O. Sisterhood Founded (approx. half a mile away); Votes For Women (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Pleasant.
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Photographed by Jason Voigt, June 19, 2025
2. Old Military Road Marker
Located at the western edge of Central Park
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 1, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 1, 2025, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
