Corning in Adams County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
First Adams County Mill
1849-1918
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 40° 59.523′ N, 94° 44.096′ W. Marker is in Corning, Iowa, in Adams County. Marker is at the intersection of Benton Avenue and 10th Street, on the right when traveling north on Benton Avenue. Marker is at the House of History Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1000 Benton Avenue, Corning IA 50841, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Adams County Jail (here, next to this marker); Mt. Etna United Methodist Church (a few steps from this marker); City of Corning Fire Bell (a few steps from this marker); Fairview Church (a few steps from this marker); Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Corning Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Icarian Colony (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corning.
Also see . . . Adams County, Iowa, History. (Submitted on August 3, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on August 30, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 371 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.