Eldon in Wapello County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Charles M. Martin
Rock Island Lines
| | 1855 1922 | |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2015
1. Charles M. Martin Marker
is dedicated by the Rock Island
in affectionate memory of
Charles M. Martin
who by his industry courage and
loyalty through every vicissitude
signally aided in the development
of the
Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway
into a great transportation system
devoted to the public service
Seventieth anniversary
October tenth [1922]
Erected 1922.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.
Location. 40° 55.059′ N, 92° 13.378′ W. Marker is in Eldon, Iowa, in Wapello County. It is at the intersection of 4th Street and Kd Avenue, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 4th Street, Eldon IA 52554, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally, it is in North America, the Western
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Doodlebug (within shouting distance of this marker); Gerald W. Fackler (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); McHaffey Opera House (within shouting distance of this marker); J P Strother (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Grant Wood's Impact (approx. half a mile away); The Artist, Grant Wood (approx. half a mile away); The American Gothic House (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Eldon.
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2015
2. Charles M. Martin Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 6, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 565 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
