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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
[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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Francis L. Sampson
1912-1996
Francis L. Sampson's amazing record as a war hero put him in history books. As the "Paratrooper Padre" in World War II, he was one of the 20th century's best-known Army Chaplains. His real life story of . . . — — Map (db m126926) HM WM
If It were Not
For the Brave
There Would
Be No Land
Of the Free
This Memorial is
Dedicated with
Appreciation to the
Men and Women Whose
Loyalty and Service
During Times of War
And Peace Define the
Character of this . . . — — Map (db m119047) WM
On South Main Street (U.S. 69) south of West Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to all Clarke County veterans who gave their last full measure of devotion
Civil War
Alloway, Nelson ·
Avery, Philo ·
Babington, George ·
Bare, Ira A. ·
Bare, Thompson ·
Barnes, George ·
Barrows, Thomas J. · . . . — — Map (db m235827) WM
Near Interstate 35 south of Iowa Highway 34, on the right when traveling south.
The Mormon Trail The Mormons of Nauvoo, Illinois, forced from their homes following the murder of their prophet, Joseph Smith, Jr., began their trek across Iowa in 1846 on the way to the Great Salt Lake Valley. From their first permanent . . . — — Map (db m237260) HM
Near Interstate 35 at milepost 32, 2.9 miles north of Elk Street, on the right when traveling north.
From the late 1840s through the 1860s, an exodus of more than 70,000 Mormons passed by here on their way to their "New Zion" in Utah. Starting from Nauvoo, Illinois in February 1846, the first group of at least 13,000 Mormons crossed into Iowa to . . . — — Map (db m235830) HM
On Grand Avenue (U.S. 18/71) just south of East 8th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Who for thirty-five years played Santa Claus to the needy children of this community. May his untiring efforts, his sacrifices and generosity ever be an inspiration to all to share their blessings with those less fortunate. — — Map (db m238883) HM
On River Bluffs Scenic Highway/Hiawatha Pioneer Trail (U.S. 52) at Ivory Rd (County Highway B60), on the right when traveling north on River Bluffs Scenic Highway/Hiawatha Pioneer Trail.
Dedicated June 13, 1954
In memory of deceased members of Post 27
Memorials for
Cyrill Matt and Arthur Meyer
have made this park possible — — Map (db m202889) WM
On Great River Road Hiawatha Pioneer Trail (U.S. 52), on the right when traveling north.
The valley of the Mississippi River is one of the most distinctive landscape features of the central United States. Set in a geologic framework of ancient sea floors and glacial flood waters, this rock-lined corridor hosts interesting . . . — — Map (db m202873) HM
Near Great River Road (State Highway 76) 2 miles north of U.S. 18, on the right when traveling north.
This rock marks the beginning of the Old Military Trail first used in the summer of 1840 by troops from Fort Crawford in Wisconsin when building Fort Atkinson in Iowa. It served as a highway for the movement of troops and supplies from Fort Crawford . . . — — Map (db m44190) HM
Near River Street (Business U.S. 18) 0.4 miles north of Front Street, on the left when traveling north.
Cave History
Workers for the Hagensieck brewery created these cave openings around 1867 using picks, shovels and blasting powder. They used the caves to store ice and beer until the brewery closed in 1888. Hundreds of bats used the caves . . . — — Map (db m46742) HM
John Froelich invented the very first successful gasoline powered tractor able to proplel itself backward and forward, in 1892, right here in this village named after the Froelich family. The blacksmith, William Mann, assisted with the creation of . . . — — Map (db m203106) HM
On Froelich Road, on the left when traveling east.
In this village, John Froelich built the first gasoline tractor that propelled itself backward as well as forward. Far-reaching in its effect on modern agricultural history. It moved out of this village and into the world in 1892.
Later that . . . — — Map (db m202935) HM
On A Street / Dr. Clifford Smith Street west of Main Street (Iowa Highway 76), on the right when traveling west.
McGregor
"Royal is my race," was the motto of Clan MacGregor of which McGregor's founder, Alexander MacGregor, was a descendant. It was 1837 when Alexander began a ferry boat operation on "MacGregor's Landing" that became a thriving town of . . . — — Map (db m44758) HM
On Pikes Peak Road 0.5 miles east of County Highway X56.
Across this impressive gorge of the Mississippi River is the mouth of the Wisconsin River. The steeply notched valleys of both rivers are carved into sedimentary bedrock which underlies the level, plateau-like uplands and forms the abrupt, . . . — — Map (db m46138) HM
Near Pikes Peak Road 0.5 miles east of Highway X56.
Across the Mississippi is the mouth of the Wisconsin River. This is the point where on June 17, 1673 Pere Marquette and Louis Joliet, in two small canoes entered the mighty Mississippi. They were the first white men to discover the Upper Mississippi . . . — — Map (db m44797) HM
On Froelich Road, on the right when traveling south.
The original Froelich Train Depot had been a large building located just to the north of the present location of our current depot. It was located on the west side of the old highway 18 & 52. In 1872, the railroad came through what became known . . . — — Map (db m203108) HM
On Froelich Road, on the left when traveling east.
This store was built in 1891 by Edwin Froelich, after the previous general store burned down that had been located where the Frolelich Monument is currently located. It was called the Iron Clad Store for the exterior was covered with fire-proof . . . — — Map (db m203105) HM
On 6th Avenue (Old U.S. 61) north of 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Regional artist John Bloom, a Dewitt
native, spent much of his career
drawing, painting and printing scenes
from the DeWitt area. Bloom studied
at Grant Wood's Stone City and at
the Chicago Art Institute. His work
was influenced by Wood, . . . — — Map (db m251084) HM
On Donna Reed Road (County Route M36) south of T Avenue, on the right when traveling south.
This memorial marker sits 100 feet east of the birthplace and
childhood home of film and television actress, Donna Reed.
Born as Donnabelle Mullenger on January 27, 1921, she was
the oldest of William and Hazel Mullenger's five . . . — — Map (db m274584) HM
On Prince Street 0.1 miles south of Charles Street, on the right when traveling south.
Registrar National Historical Places June 14, 1972 by National Park Service United States Dept. of Interior Sign: Compliments Dow City Churches — — Map (db m162183) HM
Near 400th Street 0.5 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north.
To the men and women of this community who helped preserve the freedoms of humanity for all ages to come US Army ☆ US Navy ☆ US Marine Corps ☆ US Air Force Lester L Peters Donald H Bornhoft Floyd E Koenck David J Mason . . . — — Map (db m239794) WM
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30) east of Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
History of Westside Iowa became part of the United States in 1805 as part of the Louisiana Purchase, and was admitted to the Union as the 29th state on December 28, 1846. The Railroad Telegraph road was built from Boone to Council . . . — — Map (db m186199) HM
Near 400th Street 0.5 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north.
It is an investment, not a loss, when a man gives his life for his country. John Boock Howard Eiffert Emil Ewoldt Jude Gary Herman Goettsch John Henrichsen Herman Joens Joseph Kolln Henry Mess Fred Passick Louis Rowedder Julius . . . — — Map (db m239795) WM
On R Avenue north of Highway 6 (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling north.
At one time the community of Ortonville included a cafe and grocery store, gasoline station, elevator, post office, stockyard and two telephone companies. Ortonville was named after the Orton family, who moved to this area in 1866.
Hiram Orton, . . . — — Map (db m236585) HM
On J Avenue (County Route P58) at 240th Street (Iowa Highway 44), on the right when traveling south on J Avenue.
The community of Panther was located where you are currently standing. In the late 1800s, three buildings stood on this site: a blacksmith shop, a tin shop, and a general store. As Panther continued to grow, a creamery and post office also served . . . — — Map (db m30809) HM
Near Old Highway 6 0.5 miles east of Panther Creek Road, on the right when traveling east.
Panther Creek Cemetery has a long and notable place in history dating back to the early settlement of Dallas County. The first recorded burial was that of Benjamin Van Cleave in 1854. Records show the land for the cemetery was purchased from the . . . — — Map (db m237718) HM
On Estates Way at Homestead Drive, in the median on Estates Way.
Dedicated to the original homestead families and their descendants. Brought to fruition through the efforts of the U.S. Government, the Franklin Roosevelt, MGSR. Luigi Ligutti and the Grace of God. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the . . . — — Map (db m83950) HM
On First Street north of Omaha Street, on the right when traveling north.
John Brown's Last Iowa Trip 1859
On February 16, 1859 John Brown, with twelve men, women, and children escaping slavery from Missouri, plus his own men, stopped near here at the farm of Jonathan M. Murray.
Murray, a fifty-five . . . — — Map (db m236587) HM
Near Interstate 80 at milepost 119, 1.9 miles east of Ute Avenue (County Road R22), on the right when traveling east. Reported permanently removed.
The fork of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers was recognized as an ideal site a military post as early 1834. Fort Des Moines was established in 1843, but was abandoned in 1846 following the treaty whereby the Sauk and Mesquakie Indians relinquished . . . — — Map (db m33004) HM
Near North 10th Street north of Hickman Road (U.S. 6), on the right when traveling north.
Waukee History
Adapted from "The Road to Waukee's Future" By Deborah Mikelson (Originally published in the July 2014 issue of myWaukee Magazine)
Looking Back-The Very Beginning
The first people to lay the cornerstone for . . . — — Map (db m236582) HM
Near 68th Street at Beechtree Drive, on the right when traveling south.
The son of a Kentucky frontiersman, Lincoln had to struggle for a living and for learning. Five months before receiving his party's nomination for President, he sketched his life:
"I was born February 12, 1809, in Hardin County, Kentucky. My . . . — — Map (db m292004) HM
Near 68th Street at Beechtree Drive, on the right when traveling south.
On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States.
Born in 1732, into a Virginia planter family, he learned the morals, . . . — — Map (db m292002) HM
Near 68th Street at Beechtree Drive, on the right when traveling south.
On February 6, 1911, Ronald Wilson Reagan was born to Nelle and John Reagan in Tampico, Illinois. He attended high school in nearby Dixon and then worked his way through Eureka College. There, he studied economics and sociology, played on the . . . — — Map (db m292005) HM
Near 68th Street at Beechtree Drive, on the right when traveling south.
Author of the Declaration of Independence and the Statute of Virginia for Religious Freedom, third president of the United States, and founder of the University of Virginia voiced the aspirations of a new America as no other individual of his era. . . . — — Map (db m292003) HM
On East Franklin Street at South Washington Street (U.S. 63), on the right when traveling west on East Franklin Street.
Visible for miles across the prairie, the Second Empire style Davis County courthouse has captivated admirers for more than 150 years. Completed in 1877, at a cost of $45,201, this crown jewel is surmounted by the 9 foot tall, blind "Goddess of . . . — — Map (db m276096) HM
On Washington Street (U.S. 63) south of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built in 1877 at a cost of $45,201, the Davis County courthouse is an outstanding example of Second Empire architecture with its distinctive mansard roof and dormer windows. The structure measures approximately 97 by 87 feet with walls made of . . . — — Map (db m90341) HM
On South Madison Street north of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
and . . . — — Map (db m276116) HM
On South West Street 0.3 miles south of Karr Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
Site of
The Confederate Invasion of Iowa
12th Day of October 1864.
This monument marks the northern most point of incursion into Iowa by Confederate Forces. On October 12, 1864, Lieutenant James Bill Jackson led twelve heavily . . . — — Map (db m36092) HM WM
On North Washington Street at Weaver Street (U.S. 63), on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street.
As you gaze across the highway, imagine there is no road. Instead the stately, brick home you see is sited in the midst of three acres including Weaver Park where you are standing. The home is surrounded by native maple and elm trees, and there . . . — — Map (db m276035) HM
On Main Street just west of Jefferson Street, in the median.
What turns a trip of a few weeks into a grueling journey that lasts months? For the Mormon pioneers, it was prairie grass. The Iowa prairie was winter-bare when Brigham Young and the first group of Latter-day Saints fled Nauvoo in February 1846. . . . — — Map (db m291801) HM
On Main Street at Washington Street, in the median on Main Street.
The Davis County Freedom Rock was completed in the spring of 2016 and painted by artist Ray Bubba Sorensen II. The Freedom Rock Tour created by Sorensen aims to spread the message of thanking our veterans while providing a unique Freedom Rock for . . . — — Map (db m291600) HM
Near Interstate 35 north of County Highway J52, on the right when traveling north.
The Mormon Trail The Mormons of Nauvoo, Illinois, forced from their homes following the murder of their prophet, Joseph Smith, Jr., began their trek across Iowa in 1846 on the way to the Great Salt Lake Valley. From their first permanent . . . — — Map (db m224588) HM
On Linden Street south of Main Street (U.S. 69), on the right when traveling south.
Graceland College began classes here on September 17, 1895 with 18 students and 3 faculty. The college moved to the campus on "the hill" upon completion of the Administration Building in January, 1897. — — Map (db m86719) HM
On Main Street north of 1st Street (Iowa Highway 2), on the left when traveling north.
1850 Decatur County was organized
1853 County seat moved from
Decatur City to Independence
1855 Town name change from
Independence to South Independence
to Leon
1871 Chicago, Burlington & Quincy
Railroad arrives in Leon . . . — — Map (db m89356) HM
On Main Street south of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south.
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 m72390) HM WM
On 1st Street (U.S. 69) at Church Street (U.S. 69), on the right when traveling west on 1st Street.
From the late 1840s through the 1860s, an exodus of more than 70,000 Mormons passed by here on their way to their "New Zion" in Utah. Starting from Nauvoo, Illinois in February 1846, the first group of at least 13,000 Mormons crossed into Iowa . . . — — Map (db m72391) HM
On Park Street 0.1 miles east of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south.
Medal of Honor
WWII Iwo Jima Campaign
15-16 March 1945
Pharmacist's Mate 1st Class
2d Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division
U.S. Navy — — Map (db m22944) WM
On South Main Street at Division Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street.
No. 3003This S-4 Hudson class passenger locomotive was the fourth engine produced by the Baldwin Locomotive Works for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad (CB&Q). In 1930 when the steam engine was built it was considered to be . . . — — Map (db m238371) HM
On North 4th Street just south of Washington Street, on the left when traveling south.
At this site, on the 26th day of September 1864, the Donahue and McCosh Marble Shop put on display the first Civil War Monument west of the Mississippi River. It is now located at the Kossuth Cemetery east of Mediapolis Iowa. — — Map (db m238379) HM
On Jefferson Street west of North 4th Street, on the left when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Hedge's Building 1881 — — Map (db m238376) HM
On Washington Street at North 6th Street, on the right when traveling west on Washington Street.
Built in 1894, Burlington, Iowas Snake Alley is unbelievably crooked boasting five half-curves and two quarter-curves that span 275 feet!
The street rises over 58.3 feet at a 21% grade and has 1100 degrees of turns!
Ripleys Believe It . . . — — Map (db m175883) HM
Near Main Street 0.1 miles north of Mediapolis Road (County Road H38), on the left when traveling north.
[east side]
To the memory of our
brave soldiers from Yellow Spring Township who died in the service of their country, and their comrades. Dedicated July 4, 1866 [north side]Co. C 30th Iowa Inf. Wm. F. Long Mort E. . . . — — Map (db m181888) WM
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