Mt Vernon in Linn County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
William Abbe
1837 — 1937
the advent of the first white
settler in Linn County, Iowa
William Abbe
a true pioneer- a worthy citizen
erected by
Ashley, Mayflower, Marion, Linn & Balliet Chapters Daughters of the American Revolution of Linn County, Iowa
Erected 1937 by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Daughters of the American Revolution series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 41° 56.52′ N, 91° 27.059′ W. Marker is in Mt Vernon, Iowa, in Linn County. Marker is on West Mount Vernon Road (County Route E 48), on the right when traveling west. Marker is at the Abbe Creek School Museum Site. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 831 W Mt Vernon Rd, Mount Vernon IA 52314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Uranus (here, next to this marker); The Lincoln Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named The Lincoln Highway (approx. 1.4 miles away); South Hall (approx. 1.9 miles away); The Old Military Road (approx. 2.3 miles away); Seedling Mile (approx. 3.2 miles away); Linn County Seedling Mile (approx. 3.4 miles away); History of Our Town Lisbon, Iowa (approx. 3.7 miles away).
Additional keywords. Daughters of the American Revolution Lincoln Highway
Credits. This page was last revised on September 4, 2017. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 483 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 14, 2016, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.