Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

57 Jefferson Street

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014

1. 57 Jefferson Street Marker

Inscription. In its early days, this building housed businesses selling jewelry, stationery and then drugs. A Gambels Store conducted business here from the 1930's until 1971 when Alexander Fabrics acquired the building and operated until 1996. It has also housed an antique shop, a bridal store and a dance studio.

Erected 2008 by Madison County Antique Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine. A significant historical year for this entry is 1971.

Location. 41° 20.132′ N, 94° 0.848′ W. Marker is in Winterset, Iowa, in Madison County. It is on Jefferson Street west of John Wayne Drive, on the right when traveling west. Building is on the north side of the courthouse square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 57 East Jefferson Street, Winterset IA 50273, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa and 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: 59 Jefferson Street (here, next to this marker); 55 Jefferson Street (here, next to this marker); 53 Jefferson Street (a few steps from this marker); 61 Jefferson Street (a few steps from this marker); 63 Jefferson Street (a few steps

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from this marker); 51 Jefferson Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 65 Jefferson Street (within shouting distance of this marker); 67 Jefferson Street (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Winterset.

Also see . . .
1. History of Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on March 20, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Discover Madison County, Iowa. (Submitted on March 20, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

57 Jefferson Street and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014

2. 57 Jefferson Street and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 31, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 500 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.