Historical Markers and War Memorials in Benton County, Iowa

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Benton County, Iowa

1 ► Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Benton County Courthouse —

On East 4th Street just east of 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling east.

This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m238999) HM

2 ► Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Benton County World War II Veterans Memorial —

On East 4th Street just east of 1st Avenue, on the left when traveling east.

In memory of all Benton County veterans who died during WWII — — Map (db m238998) WM

3 ► Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Flooding of the Cedar River —

Near A Avenue at West 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.

The major floods of 1961, 1993 & 2008.

• March 30, 1961 — 19.3 ft. • April 3, 1993 — 19.2 ft. • June 12, 2008 — 24.7 ft.

“Water comes, and water goes.” —Chuck Yedlik — — Map (db m239696) HM

4 ► Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Iowa Canning Co. Seed House — “First canning plant west of the Mississippi” —

On 1st Avenue (State Highway 150) at West 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on 1st Avenue.

National Register of Historic Places March 12, 2012 — — Map (db m239600) HM

5 ► Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Minne Estema Park — The "Sleeping Waters" of the Cedar River —

Near A Avenue at West 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.

In the beginning… The plan was to create a resort drawing people to Vinton. In the early days, it was thought that there were 3 Indian Mounds in the area of the town, and because of that, he named the resort, "Park Minne Estema". . . . — — Map (db m239626) HM

6 ► Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Moments in Time on the Cedar —

Near A Avenue at West 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.

8,500 B.C. Mound Builders The varying cultures collectively called Mound Builders were inhabitants of North America who, during a 5,000-year period, constructed various styles of earthen mounds for religious and ceremonial, burial, . . . — — Map (db m239651) HM

7 ► Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Red Cedar River — Celebrating the History & Tradition —

Near A Avenue at West 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.

Points of Interest If you are planning any exploration, please be respectful of private property. 1. BURMEISTER’S ISLAND: Located at Benton/Black Hawk County line, this privately owned island is a haven for numerous wildlife and . . . — — Map (db m239656) HM

8 ► Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Sweet Corn Day Festival — Vinton, Iowa — 1929 - 1959 —

On A Avenue just north of West 4th Street, on the right when traveling north.

When ground was broken in November of 1879 for the S.H. Watson Canning Company, it was the beginning of Vinton's identity as the "Corn Canning Capital of the World". Eventually, the Vinton canning industry grew to be the largest in the Midwest. It . . . — — Map (db m176268) HM

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9 ► Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — The Many Bridges Built to Cross the Cedar River —

Near A Avenue at West 1st Street, on the right when traveling north.

Prior to bridges, anyone living north of Vinton had to cross the Red Cedar by boat to “come to town.” A ferry was established June, 1852 to help with cargo. The county judge established the rates for passage: Foot passenger 5¢; man, horse & vehicle . . . — — Map (db m239636) HM

10 ► Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Watson's Opera House —

On A Avenue just south of West 3rd Street (State Highway 150), on the right when traveling south.

Samuel H. Watson, pioneer Vinton banker built the opera house in 1870 at a cost of 20,000 to $25,000. It seated 800 persons and featured live performances in drama, music, and comedy. It was the center of entertainment for the Vinton community. . . . — — Map (db m239697) HM

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