Iowa Falls in Hardin County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Illinois Central Depot, Iowa Falls
Jefferson Highway Historic Site
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026
1. Illinois Central Depot, Iowa Falls Marker
Replacing a wooden depot from 1866, this brick depot was constructed in 1904. E.S. Ellsworth, town benefactor, insisted upon brick. Described as stylistically eclectic, it is typical of the stations built during the era. Acquired and restored by the Iowa Falls Historical Society in the early 1990's, it is furnished with early railroad equipment.
Erected by Iowa Falls Chamber Main Street and Historic Commission & Jefferson Highway Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Jefferson Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1866.
Location. 42° 31.285′ N, 93° 15.39′ W. Marker is in Iowa Falls, Iowa, in Hardin County. It is at the intersection of East Rocksylvania Avenue and Depot Street, on the left when traveling west on East Rocksylvania Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 131 E Rocksylvania Ave, Iowa Falls IA 50126, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Railroad Car (within shouting distance of this marker); Original Site of Ellsworth Municipal Hospital (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); E. Olin Soule Tree and Plaque (approx. 0.2 miles away); Original Train Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); L.E. Jones Mansion (approx. ¼ mile away); Carnegie-Ellsworth Building (approx. 0.4 miles away); First Baptist Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Julia O'Neil Park (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Iowa Falls.
Also see . . .
1. Iowa Falls Union Depot on Wikipedia. (Submitted on November 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
2. Union Depot (Iowa Falls Historical Society). (Submitted on November 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026
2. Illinois Central Depot, Iowa Falls Marker
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026
3. Illinois Central Depot
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 7 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
