Karl Bekemeier and John Ott purchased an acre of land from Jacob Faust along the Jefferson Highway, just west of the "Y" on Maple Street in 1930. They built an oil station and a tourist camp. To start their tourist camp, they set up 6 Green Gable . . . — — Map (db m315593) HM
Front:
In honor and memory of all veterans of our community
Reverse:
Civil War
Will Anderson • B.L. Bailey • B.L. Baker • A.L. Bushnell • Thomas Cosgrove • C.C. Glidden • Bernard Gogerty • George Hife • W.E. Koeneman • . . . — — Map (db m315757) WM
Constructed in 1904 with funds from Andrew Carnegie and E.S. Ellsworth, this building served as the town public library until 2000. Interior features include a stained glass dome and elaborate woodwork. After restoration and additions, it now . . . — — Map (db m276830) HM
Soule arrived in Iowa Falls in 1864. He was a druggist, but quickly started working for the railroads, serving in various capacities from brakeman to passenger train ticket agent. He was an accomplished ball player, directed the town band, and . . . — — Map (db m276852) HM
Baptists first organized in Iowa Falls in 1862 and in 1866 purchased the land which the present church occupies. Built in 1898, it is the only remaining nineteenth century church building in Iowa Falls. The architecture and magnificent stained . . . — — Map (db m276843) HM
Replacing a wooden depot from 1866, this brick depot was constructed in 1904. E.S. Ellsworth, town benefactor, insisted upon brick. Described as stylistically eclectic, it is typical of the stations built during the era. Acquired and restored by . . . — — Map (db m315589) HM
Originally this land was the town square for Rocksylvania, the Quaker settlement plotted by B.I. Talbott in 1854. It was renamed in 1943 for the beloved teacher Julia O'Neil (1871-1941) who served the East Side School for nearly fifty years. — — Map (db m276732) HM
Constructed in 1904 at a cost of $50,000, this opulent home was designed by Smith and Gage Architects of Des Moines for the Jones family. Sheathed in Indiana limestone, the three stories boast solid mahogany and oak woodwork inside, imported . . . — — Map (db m276736) HM
With a staff of four nurses, Ellsworth Municipal Hospital opened on this site September 25, 1902 after E.S. Ellsworth donated $14,000 for the construction of the original 3-story wooden structure. Later, bonds and grants financed a new brick . . . — — Map (db m276828) HM
One of the first train depots in Iowa Falls was a wooden structure operated by the Chicago-Rock Island Railroad.
The building was manned 24/7 by clerks, called train masters. Their job was to record and track trains coming and going through . . . — — Map (db m315591) HM
The family of Robert (Bob) and Carol Banner donated this 1955 Illinois Central Railroad Fairmont Speeder Motor Car to the Iowa Falls Historical Society in 2023. Bob used this car while working a career for the railroad. — — Map (db m276829) HM
In 1912, there were approximately one million motor vehicles registered in the United States but few good roads. Most of the roads outside of urban areas were dirt that turned to mud when wet. Long-distance travel by car was still very much a . . . — — Map (db m162418) HM
Ninety percent of Iowa's land area is in agriculture, the highest of any state in the United States. As you travel the roads in Iowa, you will notice most of the crops are one of two types: corn or soybeans. Corn Native to central Mexico, where . . . — — Map (db m162420) HM
Loess Light-weight grains of feldspar, quartz, and mica are the material of loess. It is homogenous, clayless, and porous. The Hills are strengthened with a dry climate and endangered by erosion when excessive moisture occurs. The . . . — — Map (db m162417) HM
What is a Freedom Rock and the Freedom Rock Tour? The Freedom Rock (established in 1999) is a large boulder located in rural Iowa that is repainted every year with a different Thank You for our nations Veterans to honor their service to our . . . — — Map (db m291000) HM
Left column
God Bless America
Seals of Armed Forces Center column
In Honor of All Those Who Served This Great Nation in War and Peace Time
American Flag . . . — — Map (db m30575) WM
The Loess Hills of Western Iowa are made of wind-blown soils that are highly susceptible to erosion if not protected by a patchwork of conservation practices. All throughout the Loess Hills region, farmers use multiple practices, placed in specific . . . — — Map (db m162419) HM
Commitment to Educational Excellence Born August 23, 1846, Bell Babb Mansfield moved to Mount Pleasant — known as “the Athens of Iowa” — in 1860. At Iowa Wesleyan University, she earned the B.A. in 1866, M.A. in 1870, and LL.D. in 1872. . . . — — Map (db m177823) HM
With the assistance of Senator James Harlan, the War Department authorized a military training camp at Mount Pleasant in October of 1861. The first recruits began arriving that September at Camp Harlan, which was designated as a cavalry training . . . — — Map (db m92519) HM
This marks the site of
Camp Harlan
used as a training camp by
the 4th Iowa Cavalry and
the 25th Iowa Infantry
during the Civil War
Dedicated by
Belle Coddington Tent No. 34
Daughters of Union Veterans
of the
Civil War . . . — — Map (db m92520) HM
Established by the Southwest German Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in affiliation with Iowa Wesleyan College for the theological training of German Methodist ministers to serve area German-speaking churches Historical marker erected in . . . — — Map (db m177879) HM
In honor of those who served In tribute to those who perished In gratitude to those now serving Avenue of Flags of Henry County Iowa Veterans Memorial[south side]Medal of Honor Recipients from Henry County Charles A. Swan USA . . . — — Map (db m240483) HM WM
Home of James Harlan, 1857-1873 Pres., Iowa Wesleyan University, 1853-1855 United States Senator, 1855-1865; 1867-1872 Secretary of the Interior, 1865-1866 — — Map (db m177889) HM
Iowa Wesleyan College Founded 1842 Pioneer Building Erected 1843 In commemoration of the first college west of the Mississippi River This tablet is dedicated by the James Harlan Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution Mt. . . . — — Map (db m177855) HM
Harlan moved to Iowa in 1845, and was elected state superintendent of public instruction two years later. He became President of Iowa Wesleyan University in 1853, and was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1855. After winning a second term, President . . . — — Map (db m33116) HM
January 21, 1869 The P.E.O. Sisterhood was founded in Old Main’s second floor music room by seven Iowa Wesleyan University female students. P.E.O. is a philanthropic educational organization motivating women to achieve their highest . . . — — Map (db m177812) 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 The Crusade to . . . — — Map (db m177111) HM
Belle Babb Mansfield, first U.S. woman attorney 1869. Elected Pres., Iowa Woman Suffrage Convention 1870. Taught at IW 1873-1881. — — Map (db m177820) HM
Railroad Crossing Signs A number sign under the crossbuck indicates the number of tracks beyond the sign. Angle Bar Wrench Used to take bolts out of angle bars holding the rail in place. Angle bars are placed at the joints between the . . . — — Map (db m238899) HM
Dedicated to the Swedish immigrant ancestors who settled in southeast Iowa and to Sandra Harris who has so generously supported the Swedish Heritage Society. September 17, 2014 — — Map (db m238981) HM
How 101-A Got to Cresco
The 101A is a Model FP 7 diesel electric locomotive built by General Motors in La Grange, Illinois in 1951. It is the first such model ever sold to the Milwaukee Road rail line and was put into service in December . . . — — Map (db m141975) HM
The cabin was built in 1854 and was lived in continuously through 1964. The interior contains two rooms: a kitchen on the ground floor and a bedroom above. It was constructed of hand hewn logs, dovetailed and every log marked near the end with . . . — — Map (db m141974) HM
The seeds for this tree were flown abroad the
US Space Shuttle Atlantis, December 2-8, 1988
by Lt. Col. Jerry L. Ross, USAF.
This tree was presented to the City of Cresco
on July 27, 1990, by Maurice Kramer,
Notre Dame High School . . . — — Map (db m141973) HM
Magnetic mine of the German Navy
was brought to Cresco through the
efforts of George Hamilton M/M
who served aboard an American mine
sweeper.
Memorial Dedicated to Cresco's five
admirals:
Frank Lowry
Arthur Moen
. . . — — Map (db m142012) WM
[Artwork dedicated to our medical personnel in our armed forces through the years]
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
My Heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place. --Sydney . . . — — Map (db m135911) WM
For God and Country
[The KIA Veterans are Eddie J. S. Bauer, Paul R. Striepe, Jack Jean Hieber, Steven V. Crum, and John Haas.]
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
In Flanders Field the poppies blow between the crosses row by row, That . . . — — Map (db m135714) WM
The Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopter was the world's
first dedicated armed attack helicopter.
Due to its speed, armament and maneuverability
it proved itself a powerful combatant
during the Vietnam Conflict.
The two-bladed single engine . . . — — Map (db m113399) HM
The CGM-13 Mace is a container-launched tactical surface-to-surface missile. Development began in 1954 with the first launch in 1956. Launched from a mobile trailer or hardened bunker, it used a solid fuel booster rocket for initial acceleration . . . — — Map (db m113400) HM
The USS Stark (FFG-3)
was an Oliver Hazard Perry Class
guided-missile frigate named for
Admiral Harold Rainsford Stark
Launched : May 30, 1980
Commissioned: Oct. 23, 1982
Middle East Deployed 1984, 1987, 1991 &
1995 . . . — — Map (db m113395) HM
This building is one of the first constructed in the village and housed Amana's first communal kitchen. Its exterior walls are constructed of wide vertical wooden planks. — — Map (db m90207) HM
Has been designated a Registered National Historic Landmark Under the provisions of the Historic Sites Act of August 21, 1935 This site possesses exceptional value in commemorating or illustrating the history of the United States U.S. Department . . . — — Map (db m229165) HM
The sandstone and frame building was erected in 1856 as a general store and a second floor residence. In 1890, the brick addition was erected. The Amana Society Main Office (Corporate Headquarters) was located in the frame portion of the building . . . — — Map (db m90203) HM
Amana Colonies
Iowa Historic Site
This property is listed in
the National Register
of Historic Places
————————
Members of a religious group known as the "Community of True Inspiration" . . . — — Map (db m90177) HM
The Amana Woolen Mill complex has been manufacturing fabric and blankets for over 150 years. This building escaped the 1923 mill fire and was restored in 1999 after a wind storm. — — Map (db m90205) HM
The Amana Millrace begins 6.5 miles west of here at the Iowa River. Workers from the seven Amana villages first began construction in 1865 using hand tools and oxen-drawn scrapers and wagons. The earthen levees were reinforced with wood posts and . . . — — Map (db m48305) HM
This frame building was used until
modern times as the office for the
Middle Amana Farm manager. Farm hands met there daily to receive work orders. Around 1980 it was moved to South Amana where it remained for nearly forty years. Inside, steep . . . — — Map (db m262511) HM
The Amana Lily Lake is an incidental creation brought about by the development of the mill race which supplies power to the woolen mill and which historically provided water power for numerous other Amana industries. Originally, a bog or wet field . . . — — Map (db m90215) HM
This communal kitchen and residence was converted into a restaurant soon after the communal era. It has been home to the Ronneburg since 1950. — — Map (db m90182) HM
The story and a half sandstone
portion of this structure served
as a residence for the kitchen
boss and her family. The kitchen
and dining room were located in
the center section and served
about forty people. The brick
addition was added in . . . — — Map (db m262509) HM
Originally built as a watch house (wacht stube), in 1860, this structure has been used for a variety of purposes. The umbrella shop (schirm shop) was housed in this building for a period of time. Later the building housed the farmers' chicken shed . . . — — Map (db m90208) HM
The rear portion of this building is the original woodshed and wash house that served the Noe Kitchen next door. It was converted into a clock shop in 1966 and later an antique shop, for which the front addition was built in 1972. — — Map (db m90212) HM
Six and one-half miles in length, the Amana Millrace was built in 1865 - 1869 to provide waterpower for the community's mills in Middle Amana and Amana. Here at Amana the millrace powered the woolen mill, calico factory, flour mill and . . . — — Map (db m48297) HM
The original use of this building is unknown. It was used to manufacture a feed additive for hogs from 1908-1932, so that it is commonly referred to as the "Hog Powder House." — — Map (db m48304) HM
This building was constructed in 1881. The original purpose of the structure was as a communal residence. It remained a residential property until 1988. — — Map (db m90213) HM
The Amana Colonies consist of about 1,500 people living in seven villages and owning 25,000 acres of Iowa land. Born of religious enthusiasm, this unique brotherhood was founded in Germany in 1714 as the Community of True Inspiration in protest . . . — — Map (db m224359) HM
Josiah Bushnell Grinnell, a native of Vermont, was the person to whom Horace Greeley gave his famous advice “Go West, young man, go West.” Grinnell took that advice and in 1854 founded the city that now bears his name. A leader in state government, . . . — — Map (db m224360) HM
This Plaque commemorates
the beginning of the
Salvation Army in
Maquoketa and the State of Iowa, May 1885.
Placed here, May 14, 1960,
on the occasion of
Maquoketa's 75th
anniversary celebration.
"What hath God wrought?" — — Map (db m35053) HM
Kellogg Garden Club established in 1945 commemorated Iowa’s 150th Anniversary of statehood with the planting of the common Chokecherry (Prunus Virginiana) a native Iowa tree. — — Map (db m44830) HM
The Plaque was mounted on 1928 WW I Monument. This monument is dedicated to the Veterans of the United States of America, July 4, 1994. Honoring Jasper County Men who served in the World War. — — Map (db m44831) HM
[south side] Major Mehitable Woods Pioneer Jefferson Co. & Civil War hero [west side] De Oppresso Liber [north side] 224th Engineers — That They May Fight 34th Infantry Division . . . — — Map (db m286893) HM
This was the drill ground of the first company of volunteers from Jefferson County, to respond to President Lincoln’s call for troops in 1861. Company E Second Iowa Infantry. — — Map (db m295792) 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 The . . . — — Map (db m286799) HM
8:00 AM, August 24, 1954. 509 people, 471 horses, 40 covered wagons. Overnight stops at Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, Monroe, and Des Moines. Caravan traveled 114 miles in 4 days to officially open the Centennial Iowa State Fair, August 28, 1954. 1854 . . . — — Map (db m295700) HM
caption below handcart image
“Let them come on foot, with handcarts and wheelbarrows. Let then gird up their loins and walk through, and nothing shall hinder them.”
South of this boulder on the banks of Clear Creek, is the . . . — — Map (db m78222) HM
Kirkwood is the only Iowan to serve as governor, U.S. senator and as a cabinet member. He came to Iowa in 1855 to operate a grist mill in this vicinity. Elected governor in 1859 as a Republican, Kirkwood administered the office with forcefulness and . . . — — Map (db m33204) HM
Iowa is underlain by bedrock layers composed of
sedimentary rocks; layers of Devonian limestone bedrock
of the Cedar Valley Group are well displayed in the Gorge.
Sedimentary rocks were formed from accumulated layers
of mud, sand or organic . . . — — Map (db m185715) HM
Although the huge 1993 increase in water flow
changed the landscape at the Dam site and caused
flooding downstream, catastrophic flooding was
avoided. The Iowa River returned to normal flow
over the next few months, and the Dam itself
remained . . . — — Map (db m174799) HM
Fossils can be seen in most of the limestone layers
exposed in the Gorge, and these provide clear evidence
of ancient life that once inhabited a shallow sea. Fossils
comprise more than half of some layers, especially the
coral-rich “Rapid . . . — — Map (db m174796) HM
The University of Iowa remembers the tragedy of November 1, 1991. This memorial is dedicated to those who died and those who were affected by the tragedy; their legacy of caring and distinguished service to the campus community will be remembered . . . — — Map (db m193997) HM
Formerly First Presbyterian Church & North Presbyterian Church (Old School) Erected 1856-1865 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places — — Map (db m194099) HM
Part of the university’s medical department since 1870, dentistry was granted department status in 1882, becoming the first dentistry program established west of the Mississippi River. A dozen years later, the Dental Building was erected on this . . . — — Map (db m193998) HM
When Meskwaki tribes were encamped along the Cedar and Iowa Rivers, they met Stephen Sumner Phelps, who established the first trading post west of this site as early
as 1826. He took John Gilbert, another trader, into his company. Gilbert built . . . — — Map (db m205627) HM
Opened in 1902, the Hall of Liberal Arts was later renamed Schaeffer Hall for Charles A. Schaeffer, the University of Iowa president who turned the first spadeful of earth for the new building shortly before his death in 1898. The first of the four . . . — — Map (db m194175) HM
From 1932 to 1939 a regular schedule of 389 educational television programs was broadcast from the building once located on this site. The Electrical Engineering Department built and operated the station under the direction of Dr. E. B. Kurtz. . . . — — Map (db m194100) HM
Construction of the Coralville
Dam complex by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers was completed
in 1958, and designed primarily
for flood control. Lake levels are
regulated routinely by adjusting
the outflow into the Iowa River
through gates . . . — — Map (db m174798) HM
The first state university to admit women on an equal basis with men was the University of Iowa, in 1855. Plaque dedicated in memory of Professor Jane A. Weiss (1943-1981) feminist, scholar, teacher, friend — — Map (db m194098) HM
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