Hubbard in Hardin County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Green Gable Cabin
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026
1. Green Gable Cabin Marker
Karl Bekemeier and John Ott purchased an acre of land from Jacob Faust along the Jefferson Highway, just west of the "Y" on Maple Street in 1930. They built an oil station and a tourist camp. To start their tourist camp, they set up 6 Green Gable Cabins similar to this replica.
Erected 2024 by Hubbard Historical Society.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Jefferson Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.
Location. 42° 18.34′ N, 93° 17.854′ W. Marker is in Hubbard, Iowa, in Hardin County. It is on East Maple Street west of Illinois Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 219 E Maple St, Hubbard IA 50122, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is 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
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Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Eli Hoover (approx. 0.6 miles away).
More about this marker. Marker's title is misspelled "Cable" instead of "Gable."
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026
2. Green Gable Cabin 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 11 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
