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
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
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
Soon after the town was originally surveyed in 1853, Waverly’s 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
