Eldon in Wapello County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Gerald W. Fackler

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2015

1. Gerald W. Fackler Marker

Inscription.

Mr. Fackler had a vision of Eldon having a first class railroad depot museum and park. Due to his generosity, his vision is a reality for the enjoyment of all current and future Eldon citizens and visitors.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 40° 55.045′ N, 92° 13.369′ W. Marker is in Eldon, Iowa, in Wapello County. It is on Kd Avenue south of 4th Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Near the Rock Island Depot, 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 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: Doodlebug (here, next to this

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marker); Charles M. Martin (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); McHaffey Opera House (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); J P Strother (about 400 feet away); 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.

Also see . . . Eldon Depot Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on September 5, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Restored Rock Island Depot Museum, Eldon, Iowa image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2015

2. Restored Rock Island Depot Museum, Eldon, Iowa

Rock Island Caboose at Eldon Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 11, 2015

3. Rock Island Caboose at Eldon Depot

Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 581 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 5, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.