Hampton in Franklin County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Hampton Public Library
Jefferson Highway Historic Site
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026
1. Hampton Public Library Marker
In 1903, the Hampton Public Library received a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation to construct this building. The City of Hampton contributed an additional $6,916 for a total cost of $16,916. The library was officially dedicated to the town of Hampton on October 6, 1905. It became a valuable resource for travelers on the adjacent Jefferson Highway. The library was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984 and again in 2003 as part of the Historical District of Hampton.
Erected by Franklin County Tourism and Jefferson Highway Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Jefferson Highway series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 6, 1905.
Location. 42° 44.499′ N, 93° 12.437′ W. Marker is in Hampton, Iowa, in Franklin County. It is on Central Avenue West (Iowa Route 3) near South Federal Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 S Federal St, Hampton IA 50441, United States of America.
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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, 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 15 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: G.A.R. Memorial Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Lest We Forget (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); European Larch Tree (about 400 feet away); Power To The People (approx. 4 miles away); The Old Stone House (approx. 4.8 miles away); Franklin County Pioneers (approx. 4.8 miles away); Coulter Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.3 miles away); Ackley, Iowa Veterans Memorial (approx. 15.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hampton.
Also see . . .
1. Hampton Public Library (official website). (Submitted on November 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026
2. Hampton Public Library Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
