The Bremer County Freedom Rock
First the Iowa Tour and the Bremer County Freedom Rock, located in the pretty little town of Readlyn, Iowa is completed and has been for a couple of weeks. This town is full of great people and . . . — — Map (db m135838) HM
Erected in tribute to the men of Bremer County who gave their lives to preserve the Union 1861 Civil War 1865James A Adams James H Akin David W Baskins Francis M Baskins George W Baskins William Baskins Yeager Baum . . . — — Map (db m239690) WM
In grateful memory of those who died in the service of their country Korean ConflictWiliam Arthur Chapin Lester Henry Diekmann Robert Goodspeed Laurence Mettlin Robert C. Niemann VietnamAllen Avery Verlyn Bruns Donald Francis . . . — — Map (db m239694) WM
Erected in tribute to the men of Bremer County who gave their lives to preserve the Peace 1914 World War I 1918August Acker Wm Jay Barber Fred Beckel Albert Bockhous Joe Cretzmeyer Ira Harker Emil J Keding John E Kuethe . . . — — Map (db m239698) WM
Ira and Asenath Sturdevant House: A Living History Project
Built of brick in 1855-6, the Ira & Asenath Sturdevant house is the oldest surviving dwelling in Waverly, Iowa. The Sturdevants, accompanied and followed by their many adult . . . — — Map (db m277981) HM
15 July 1886, Orlando Babcock and others purchased about 29 woodland acres northwest of the BCR&N Short Line bridge across the Shell Rock River. They planned to establish a park for picnicking, fishing and camping. It was a ten-minute railroad . . . — — Map (db m277984) HM
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this copy of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty 40th Anniversary . . . — — Map (db m177079) HM
Single Roll Weight 18 Tons Will crush a rock the size of a 30-gallon barrel Purchased as a used machine for $2800 at Reading, PA. Installed at the Schield Lime Quarry in 1941 — — Map (db m290060) HM
Long before the Rock Island Railroad opened its new passenger depot in 1910 on land originally platted by William Sturdevant, this corner was an important commercial location. Edward Knott and his sons John and Alfred operated a horse importing and . . . — — Map (db m237099) HM
June 1886 - The Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern RR (BCR&N) was contracted to build a Short Rail Line to Waverly from its main north-south line. The Short Line would run from what became known as Waverly Junction, approximately 5 miles . . . — — Map (db m277987) HM
Two architecture students at Iowa State University, Ann Cashman of Waverly and Darian Lu of Shanghai, China, created the unique plan, winning an architectural design competition in the process. Their 18" by 90" design of a community amphitheater . . . — — Map (db m277867) HM
Soon after the town was originally surveyed in 1853, Waverlys settlers had timber cleared, a dam in place and buildings constructed. In 1856, citizens constructed a foot bridge across the river, along with a ferry to accommodate teams of horses. . . . — — Map (db m238100) HM
A dam was thrown across the river, logs, stone and other material being used in its construction... Account of Harmon building the first dam in 1853, (History of Butler and Bremer Counties, Iowa) The Cedar River was recognized . . . — — Map (db m238174) HM
In 1905 there were again major repairs made to the dam, as well as improvements to the hydro-electric plant including installation of a coal-fired steam plant, which offered increased capacity for producing electricity. In 1908 an explosion and . . . — — Map (db m238179) HM
Throughout Waverly's history the Cedar River has provided a beautiful backdrop for the city, and has been a beloved recreational spot to fish, swim and boat. Long-time Waverly residents have also grown accustomed to flooding. Nearly every decade . . . — — Map (db m238183) HM
For over 150 years, the Waverly Dam has been integral to the city. Over the years the value of the Cedar River to industrial and economic development has led to extended development on the adjacent floodplain. The risk of flooding in Waverly . . . — — Map (db m238187) HM
