Northwood in Worth County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Crescent Park
Jefferson Highway Historic Site
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 17, 2026
1. Crescent Park Marker
In 1879 the Dwelle Brothers gifted the land across the river as a Northwood city park. Early construction featured a footbridge and bandstand. In 1893 a two-decked bandstand was added. The current gazebo erected in 1915. The park has served as a main gathering place for concerts, celebrations, and camping for Jefferson Highway travelers.
Erected by Jefferson Highway Association and Worth County Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Jefferson Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1879.
Location. 43° 26.543′ N, 93° 13.53′ W. Marker is in Northwood, Iowa, in Worth County. It is on 4th Street South. Marker is located at Swensrud Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 4th St S, Northwood IA 50459, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in North 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Stromstein Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hotel Winifred (approx. ¼ mile away); IOOF - Erickson Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Peoples Gas & Electric Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Anchor Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Emery Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hunter Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Paramount Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwood.
Regarding Crescent Park. Park was later re-named Swensrud Park.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 17, 2026
2. Crescent Park Marker
Located at Swensrud Park
Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 27, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
