Cedar Rapids in Linn County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
George Greene
1817 1880
| | Greene Square Park | |
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 12, 2016
1. George Greene Marker
Iowa Territorial Legislator
Iowa Supreme Court Justice
Mayor of Cedar Rapids
Business entrepreneur
Railroad promoter
Civic benefactor
Master Mason
Erected 2001 by Crescent Lodge #25 AF&AM.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Railroads & Streetcars.
Location. 41° 58.697′ N, 91° 39.864′ W. Marker is in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in Linn County. It is at the intersection of 3rd Ave. SE and Cedar Rapids Trail, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Ave. SE. Marker is in Greene Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 409 3rd Avenue Southeast, Cedar Rapids IA 52401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Eastern 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: Strand Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); First Presbyterian Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington High School (about 300 feet away); Iowa Building (about 700 feet away); Paramount Theater Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sustainable Surfacing
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Also see . . . Judge George Greene. (Submitted on July 19, 2025, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Additional keywords. Masonic Lodge
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 12, 2016
2. George Greene Marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 12, 2016
3. George Greene Marker
Full view of marker
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 12, 2016
4. George Greene Marker
Marker can be seen at a distance, from 3rd Avenue
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 12, 2016
5. George Greene Marker
another marker, about a block away, on 1st Ave at the railroad crossing
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 12, 2016
6. George Greene Marker
second marker, at a distance. Part of the "Rock Island" series
Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, July 12, 2016
7. George Greene Marker
full view of the second marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 7, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 754 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 7, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 13, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
