Creston in Union County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Log Cabin

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2015

1. Log Cabin Marker

Inscription. This log cabin was originally located northeast of Creston in Lincoln township. The cabin was built by the Emhoff family sometime after the land was purchased in 1855. The family started adding rooms as their 9 children were being born. This cabin became the dining room of a much larger home. After the cabin was donated to the Union Co. Historical Society in the 70's, the northeast side, fireplace and roof were added. You can easily see the difference between the NE and NW walls.

Erected by Union County Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 41° 3.046′ N, 94° 22.985′ W. Marker is in Creston, Iowa, in Union County. It can be reached from Stone Street. Marker is on the Log Cabin at the Union County Historical Village in McKinley Park, about 400 feet west of the intersection of McKinley & Stone Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 514 Stone St, Creston IA 50801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern

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Iowa. 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: Barber Shop (within shouting distance of this marker); Depot, Caboose and Signal tower (within shouting distance of this marker); Lincoln No. 5 School (within shouting distance of this marker); Barn (within shouting distance of this marker); Civil War Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Vietnam Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Creston Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); Phillips 66 Gasoline Station (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Creston.

Log Cabin and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2015

2. Log Cabin and Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 30, 2015

3. Log Cabin

Credits. This page was last revised on November 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 8, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 365 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 8, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.