Winterset in Madison County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
59 Jefferson Street
circa 1875
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
1. 59 Jefferson Street Marker
Drugs and Jewelry were sold from the wood frame building that originally stood here. The current building housed a succession of shoe stores for more than 100 years. Proprietors were Aikens, Allen, Stevens, and Hendricks.
In the early 1900's, Dr. Jessie V. Smith, physician and surgeon, had her offices on the second floor. She was the physician present at the birth of Marion Morrison, later known as Hollywood actor, John Wayne.
Erected 2006 by Madison County Antique Association.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Industry & Commerce • Science & Medicine • Women.
Location. 41° 20.132′ N, 94° 0.847′ 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: 59 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: 57 Jefferson Street (here, next to this marker); 55 Jefferson Street (here, next to this marker); 61 Jefferson Street (a few steps from this marker);
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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.)
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., February 18, 2014
2. 59 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 553 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
