Hampton in Franklin County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
G.A.R. Memorial Hall
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026
1. G.A.R. Memorial Hall Marker
Dedicated solely to honor Civil War veterans, the people of Franklin County built the first G.A.R. Memorial Hall in the state of Iowa. There were 169 men who chose to leave their homes and families to fight in the Civil War. 44 of the men died in the conflict. During this period the population of Hampton was 300 and Franklin County was 1,200.
The Gothic Revival style is octagonal in shape with four cross gables on alternating sides. The statue of the Union Civil War soldier on top is made of white zinc and painted. It was restored in 1992. The stained glass windows have motifs incorporating Civil War themes relating to weaponry and soldier gear. There are 10 marble tablets with the names of the members of the G.A.R. Mckenzie Post No. 81 that hang on the interior walls. The Hall was financed by a tax levy and donations. A local contractor constructed the hall with locally made bricks. It is the only Civil War Memorial Hall in Iowa.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 42° 44.521′ N, 93° 12.429′ W.
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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 16 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Hampton Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); European Larch Tree (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lest We Forget (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
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026
2. G.A.R. Memorial Hall Marker
Also see . . . Franklin County G.A.R. Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Wikipedia. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1991, and again in 2003 as part of the Hampton Double Square Historic District. (Submitted on November 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
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 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
