Northwood in Worth County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hotel Winifred
Jefferson Highway Historic Site
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 17, 2026
1. Hotel Winifred Marker
An overnight stop on the Jefferson Highway, the Hotel Winifred opened for business on April 7, 1913. E.B.C. Wright from Charles City was the general contractor. Proprietor W.H. Larson was aided by Northwood businessmen pledging $3,000 for building construction. The hotel was named after Larson's youngest daughter.
Erected by Jefferson Highway Association and Waking Miss Winifred (Board of Directors).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Jefferson Highway series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 7, 1913.
Location. 43° 26.594′ N, 93° 13.244′ W. Marker is in Northwood, Iowa, in Worth County. It is at the intersection of 8th Street South and 1st Avenue South, on the right when traveling north on 8th Street South. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 98 8th 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: IOOF - Erickson Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Anchor Building (about 300 feet away); Hunter Building (about 300 feet away); Paramount Building (about 300 feet away); First National Bank (about 400 feet away); Peoples Gas & Electric Building (about 400 feet away); Emery Building (about 400 feet away); Amundson-Grosland Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwood.
Regarding Hotel Winifred. Waking Miss Winifred is a non-profit group that is working to restore the classic hotel.
Also see . . . Hotel Winifred (official website). The hotel was in operation until 2015, or 102 years - making it one of the longest running hotels in the state of Iowa. In 2016, a non-profit group (Waking Miss Winifred) was started to help restore the place. (Submitted on October 27, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 17, 2026
2. Hotel Winifred Marker
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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 27, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
