Iola in Allen County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

L.L. Northrup

(1819 - 1896)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2015

1. L.L. Northrup Marker

Inscription. L.L. Northrup owned the first Iola bank and a huge lumber company. These businesses encompassed almost the entire block. He was instrumental in getting the railroads and financing the growth of Iola.

Erected 2014 by Iola CITF/PRIDE.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars.

Location. 37° 55.391′ N, 95° 24.31′ W. Marker is in Iola, Kansas, in Allen County. Marker is at the intersection of Jackson Street, on the left when traveling east on Jackson Street. Marker is on the north side of the Courthouse Square. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Washington Street, Iola KS 66749, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Northrup Bank (here, next to this marker); Andrews Auto Stores (within shouting distance of this marker); Iola Police Department (within shouting distance of this marker); Cornstalks at Shannon's (within shouting distance of this marker); T. B. Shannon General Merchandise (within shouting distance of this marker); Founders of the Iola Public Library (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Northrup Bank and North Washington Street Businesses

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(about 300 feet away); Josiah Colborn (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Iola.

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Also see . . .
1. Levi Lee Northrup. Blackmar's Kansas cyclopedia (1912) entry (Submitted on May 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

2. L. L. Northrup. History of Allen and Woodson Counties, Kansas (1901) entry (Submitted on May 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

3. History of Iola, Kansas. Town website (Submitted on May 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., May 17, 2015

2. L.L. Northrup Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 428 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 23, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.