Indianola in Warren County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
101 N. Buxton
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026
1. 101 N. Buxton Marker
A July 26, 1902 Indianola Advocate Tribune article marveled - "The brick work on the Doctor Park building was completed Friday in nine days from the time it was begun, and the cement sidewalks were finished the next day. The way in which the work was rushed through was a nine day wonder and just nine men were employed in doing it. The contractor, W.A. Drennen of Des Mones, and his assistants were born hustlers. The job is a good one." A short time later the same newspaper announced that "Dr. Park will move into the office rooms in the second story of his new building about August 15, and "Fenner & Son's new grocery in the Park building is neat and attractive, a very handsome business place."
After Fenner & Son's closed, the Advocate Tribune moved here from the north side of the square. Don Berry, a famous writer for the paper recollected "During the summer of 1920 we moved the business to a downstairs location at the S.W. corner of the square, 101 North Buxton, in the building now occupied by Leacock sundry store (1953.)." During their stay here the paper merged with the Indianola Record and became known as the Indianola
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In July 1927 C.J. Holmes rented the Dr. W.M. Park building recently vacated by the paper. Customers could fill their prescriptions and buy various other toilet articles, paint and even wallpaper (see photo). Competition for pharmaceuticals was tough as there was a drug store on every side of the square, so after thirty-seven years in business, Mr. Holmes retired.
Since 1949 the Corner Sundry has been serving old fashioned fountain drinks, banana splits and malteds. Come inside and experience a walk back through time!
Erected by Warren County Philanthropic Partnership; Girl Scouts Troop 225; and Corner Sundry.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Food & Drink • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is July 26, 1902.
Location. 41° 21.626′ N, 93° 33.742′ W. Marker is in Indianola, Iowa, in Warren County. It is at the intersection of North Buxton Street and West Salem Avenue, on the left when traveling north on North Buxton Street. Marker is mounted to the Corner Sundry store. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101
Photographed by Jason Voigt, October 18, 2026
2. 101 N. Buxton Marker
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Des Moines. 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 walking distance of this marker: 127 N. Buxton (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 126 West Ashland (about 400 feet away); 124 West Ashland (about 400 feet away); 122 West Ashland (about 400 feet away); 120 West Ashland (about 400 feet away); 118 West Ashland (about 400 feet away); 116 West Ashland (about 400 feet away); 100 North Howard (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Indianola.
Also see . . . Corner Sundry (official website). (Submitted on November 13, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 13, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 13, 2026, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois.
