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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Cerro Gordo County

 
Clickable Map of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Cerro Gordo County, IA (34) Butler County, IA (1) Floyd County, IA (8) Franklin County, IA (8) Hancock County, IA (2) Mitchell County, IA (5) Winnebago County, IA (5) Worth County, IA (31) Wright County, IA (6)  CerroGordoCounty(34) Cerro Gordo County (34)  ButlerCounty(1) Butler County (1)  FloydCounty(8) Floyd County (8)  FranklinCounty(8) Franklin County (8)  HancockCounty(2) Hancock County (2)  MitchellCounty(5) Mitchell County (5)  WinnebagoCounty(5) Winnebago County (5)  WorthCounty(31) Worth County (31)  WrightCounty(6) Wright County (6)
Mason City is the county seat for Cerro Gordo County
Adjacent to Cerro Gordo County, Iowa
Butler County (1)  ►
Floyd County (8)  ►
Franklin County (8)  ►
Hancock County (2)  ►
Mitchell County (5)  ►
Winnebago County (5)  ►
Worth County (31)  ►
Wright County (6)  ►
 
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1 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake — "Never Forget" — Artifact #I-0007a —
On North 8th Street (Business Interstate 35) at 2nd Avenue North on North 8th Street.
This World Trade Center steel memorial is dedicated on September 11, 2012 to the memory and honor of the 343 firefighters, 60 law enforcement officers, and 3094 citizens that lost their lives on September 11, 2001 in New York City, at the . . . — — Map (db m276435) HM
2 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake — Buddy Holly • Ritchie Valens • J. P. Richardson — In Memory Of Rock 'N Roll Legends — Their Music Lives On —
On North Shore Drive west of Buddy Holly Place, on the right when traveling west.
The above legends played their last concert at the Surf Ballroom, Clear Lake, Iowa, on February 2, 1959. Their earthly life tragically ended in a plane crash 5.2 miles northwest of the Mason City Airport. February 3, . . . — — Map (db m89468) HM
3 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake — Buddy Holly Crash Site —
On Gull Ave near 315th St.
Buddy Holly Ritchie Valens Big Bopper 2-3-59 Coral Peggy Sue Mercury Chantilly Lace Del Fi Donna Roger Peterson Feb 3, 1959 — — Map (db m133133) HM
4 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake — Civil War Memorial —
On Lake View Drive north of Main Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
In memory of Tom Howard Post No. 101 and All Union Soldiers of the Civil War 1861 - 1865 — — Map (db m89498) WM
5 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake — Clear Lake Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Cerro Gordo County — - Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II - —
On N 8th St near Main Ave.
North Side Cerro Cordo County With Gratitude To our Veterans South Side Medal of Honor Recipient Henry I. Smith — — Map (db m133116) WM
6 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake — Clear Lake in the Civil War —
On Lake View Drive north of Main Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The 32nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry Mustered in on October 6, 1862, the 32nd Iowa Volunteer Infantry would see service in the western theater of the Civil War. Organized in Dubuque, Iowa, the infantry unit originally consisted of 930 men who . . . — — Map (db m89526) HM
7 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake — Clear Lake in the Civil War —
On Lake View Drive north of Main Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
G.A.R. Post No. 101 - Clear Lake, Iowa The Tom Howard Post, No. 101, of the Grand Army of the Republic, was organized Oct. 15, 1872 with the name in honor of Lieut. Thomas Howard of the 32nd Iowa. He was a gallant soldier from Clear Lake, . . . — — Map (db m89528) HM
8 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake — Iowa and the Battle of Pleasant Hill —
On Lake View Drive north of Main Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
The Battle of Pleasant Hill The Battle of Pleasant Hill can be considered as day two of the Battle of Mansfield, or Sabine Cross Roads. Due to the single, narrow road available for advance the Union Army, consisting of infantry, cavalry and . . . — — Map (db m89504) HM
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9 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake — Surf Ballroom —
On North Shore Drive east of 7th Avenue North, on the left when traveling east.
Built in 1948 and placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior September 16, 2011 — — Map (db m89467) HM
10 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake — Three Stars Plaza —
On N Shore Drive at 7th Ave N on N Shore Drive.
This circular park plays off the musical significance of the neighboring Surf Ballroom and honors the legacies and final performance of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson on February 2, 1959. The monument was built and . . . — — Map (db m133139) HM
11 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Clear Lake — Vietnam Veterans Memorial — All gave some..... Some gave all. —
On Main Avenue at Lake View Drive, on the left when traveling west on Main Avenue.
In memory of those who served and gave their lives in the Vietnam Conflict ———————— Died in Service John H. Wrisberg, III January 16, 1968 . . . — — Map (db m89483) WM
12 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — "The Music Man" — Meredith Willson — May 18, 1902 - June 15, 1984 —
Near South Pennsylvania Avenue south of 2nd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
The musical score resounds the spirit of “River City,” a tribute to the community of Mason City from the creator-composer. Meredith Willson May 18, 1902 – June 15, 1984 ”May the good Lord bless and keep you.” A . . . — — Map (db m162292) HM
13 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Arthur Rule House — 1912-13 —
On Rock Glen just south of East State Street, on the left when traveling south.
Walter Burley Griffen, Arch. Prairie School — — Map (db m162403) HM
14 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Civil War Memorial —
On Federal Avenue south of 1st Street NW, on the right when traveling south.
Pleasant Hill, La. O. A. Wilson, Co. B. 32d Iowa, Died of wounds received at Pleasant Hill, La. 1864. Samuel Robins, Co. B. 32d Iowa, Killed by a falling building at Eastpoint, Miss. Jan. 22, 1865. Lieut. W. C. . . . — — Map (db m89718) WM
15 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Cronin-Dexter Camp No. 28 United Spanish War Veterans — Dedicated to —
On State Street at Washington Avenue (U.S. 65), on the right when traveling west on State Street.
who volunteered their services and gave their lives in the War of 1898 — — Map (db m89675) WM
16 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Dr. George C. and Eleanor Stockman House — Iowa Historic Site —
On 1st Street NE north of State Street, on the right when traveling north.
Frank Lloyd Wright 1908 Prairie School Architecture In Mason City This Property is Listed in The National Register of Historic Places U.S. Department of [the] Interior — — Map (db m89571) HM
17 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — G. Curtis Yelland House — 1910 —
On River Heights Drive just north of 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
William Drummond, Architect Prairie School — — Map (db m162248) HM
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18 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Harry D. Page House — 1912 —
On Rock Glen just north of 1st Street Southeast, on the left when traveling south.
Walter Burley Griffen, Arch. Prairie School — — Map (db m162278) HM
19 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — James Blythe House — 1913 —
On First Street Southeast at Rock Glen, on the right when traveling east on First Street Southeast.
Walter Burley Griffen, Arch. Prairie School — — Map (db m162314) HM
20 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Joshua G. Melson House — 1912 —
On River Heights Drive just west of South Maryland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Walter Burley Griffin, Arch. Prairie School — — Map (db m162275) HM
21 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Mason City Area Veterans Monument — • Unseen • Unheard • Unwavering • United • —
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 65) south of 1st Street NW, on the left when traveling south.
To all veterans that have served during peacetime and conflicts in the Armed Forces of the United States. To the mothers, fathers, and families whose sons and daughters have made the supreme sacrifice. To those veterans who still suffer the . . . — — Map (db m89704) WM
22 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Mason City Public Library — 1903 — Iowa Historic Site —
On State Street at Pennsylvania Avenue, on the left when traveling east on State Street.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m89574) HM
23 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Meredith Willson — Mason City's Favorite Son — 1902-1984 —
Near 15th Street Southwest at South Federal Avenue (U.S. 65).
Meredith was born and raised in Mason City. He always loved music and following high school graduation in 1919, studied music at Damrosch Institute in NYC, now the Juilliard School. In 1921, he realized his dream of playing in the John Philip . . . — — Map (db m315339) HM
24 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Railroad Development in Mason City — Steam Era, 1869 - 1955 —
Near East State Street.
[Left Panel] Steam railroad history began in 1869 for Mason City when the McGregor & Missouri River Rwy laid track from Nora Springs to Clear Lake and became part of the effort to link Chicago with South Dakota, and in 1870-71 when the . . . — — Map (db m89655) HM
25 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Replica of the Statue of Liberty —
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 65) at 1st Street NW, on the left when traveling south on Washington Avenue.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty . . . — — Map (db m89676) HM
26 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — St. John Baptist Church — 715 Sixth Street S.W.      Mason City, Iowa —
On 6th Street SW at South Jackson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 6th Street SW.
Conceptualized in 1919, incorporated - September 21, 1920. This site for the church was purchased in 1926. The founding members and families of St. John Baptist Church worked diligently to erect a building to bring a small but growing . . . — — Map (db m172803) HM
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27 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank —
On State Street at Federal Avenue, on the left when traveling west on State Street.
Frank Lloyd Wright 1910 This property has benn placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m89586) HM
28 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — The Minneapolis & St. Louis R.R. #457 — "Rotary Cannonball" —
Near East State Street.
Minneapolis & St. Louis #457 History 1912 American Locomotive Company of Schenectady, N.Y. built the 457 for the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad at a cost of $18,456.03. The Consolidation type locomotive served 38 years for the M&StL, . . . — — Map (db m89634) HM
29 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Tom Mac Nider House — 1959 —
On Rock Glen south of East State Street, on the left when traveling south.
Curtis Besinger, Arch. Prairie School — — Map (db m162407) HM
30 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Veterans Memorial —
On Federal Avenue south of 1st Street NW, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of those who fought and served honorably to keep our United States free — — Map (db m89710) WM
31 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Vietnam War Memorial —
On 2nd Street NE east of Connecticut Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
These doors turning with the wind, once flew in Vietnam. They now host the names & towns of those from Mason City and surrounding counties who died in in an ungrateful war. You've never really died if you are remembered. These names will be . . . — — Map (db m89533) WM
32 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — World War Memorial —
On Washington Avenue at 3rd Street NW, on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue.
Dedicated to the memory of the men who entered the service of their country from Cerro Gordo County and who gave their lives in the World War [Dedicated] June 24, 1934 . . . — — Map (db m89729) WM
33 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Swaledale — Veterans Memorial — Lest We Forget —
On 4th Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street.
In memory of our courageous men and women who have served in the Armed Forces of our country. — — Map (db m89466) WM
34 ► Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Thornton — Veterans Memorial —
On County Route S25 at Larch Street, on the left when traveling north on County Route S25.
In honor and memory of all men and women who served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. This memorial is not to honor war, but to show the price of peace lest future generations forget the sacrifice made to maintain . . . — — Map (db m89465) WM
 
 
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