On West Mount Vernon Road (County Road E48) 0.8 miles west of Smyth Road, on the right when traveling west.
This is the site of the first and only seedling mile of concrete
pavement in the state of Iowa on the Lincoln Highway. The Linn
County Engineer at the time was R. W. Gearhart and the project
was constructed by Ford Paving Company of Cedar . . . — — Map (db m161620) HM
On 1st Avenue Northeast (Business U.S. 151) just west of 10th Street Southeast, on the left when traveling west.
The Ausadie Apartment Building was built in 1923 for Austin and Sadie Palmer as an investment property, close to downtown Cedar Rapids. Designed by Cedar Rapids architect William J. Brown in the Colonial Revival style, the building contained 24 . . . — — Map (db m216499) HM
On 3rd Ave. SE at Cedar Rapids Trail, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Ave. SE.
A founder of Cedar Rapids
Iowa Territorial Legislator
Iowa Supreme Court Justice
Mayor of Cedar Rapids
Business entrepreneur
Railroad promoter
Civic benefactor
Master Mason — — Map (db m96575) HM
On 3rd Avenue Southeast west of 2nd Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
The Paramount Theater was designed in a
Mediterranean Revival style by the Milwaukee architects Peacock and Frank and opened in 1928. It was renamed the Paramount in 1929 as presentations shifted from vaudeville to motion pictures and became . . . — — Map (db m262522) HM
On Sisley Grove Road Southwest 0.4 miles north of Lincoln Highway (U.S. 30), on the left when traveling north.
St. Joseph Church, also known as Starks Settlement Church, was built five miles Northwest of Fairfax in 1880 but closed in 1959. The five main pioneers for building the Church were Andrew Stark, Firman Lucas, Chris Wieneke, Nicholas Stark, and . . . — — Map (db m251096) HM
On 3rd Avenue Southeast east of 3rd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
The Strand Theater, designed in the style of an Italian palazzo, was built with 1,300 seats for stage, vaudeville, and motion picture productions. It opened on Oct. 18, 1915, for a theater troupe called the Strand Players, as well as a variety of . . . — — Map (db m262513) HM
On 16th Avenue Southwest south of Inspiration Place Southwest, on the right when traveling south.
In 1976, brothers Stanley and Paul Kosek had built this bandstand in memory of their parents, Rose and Frank Kosek. Frank and Paul Kosek owned and operated Kosek's Dime and Dollar Store in the Czech Village from 1946 thru the early 1980's in the . . . — — Map (db m278976) HM
On 16th Avenue Southwest south of Inspiration Place Southwest, on the right when traveling south.
This plaza is named after Eileen (Krumm) Novak and Frank Novak. They were Cedar Rapids southwest-siders with Czech heritage who launched and built several successful businesses. They frequented the shops on 16th Ave also known as "The Avenue" . . . — — Map (db m278977) HM
On 1st Avenue East (Business U.S. 151) east of 1st Street Southwest, on the right when traveling east.
The City of Cedar Rapids was named by the early pioneers as the place where they could safely cross the Cedar River on a solid rock bottom thru the swift shallow water rapids in the Red Cedar River near here before any of the bridges were . . . — — Map (db m279564) HM
On 1st Avenue East (Business U.S. 151) east of 1st Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west.
The City of Cedar Rapids was named by the early pioneers as the place where they could safely cross the Cedar River on a solid rock bottom thru the swift shallow water rapids in the Red Cedar River near here before any of the bridges were . . . — — Map (db m279566) HM
On 5th Street Southeast just south of 3rd Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
First Presbyterian, the second church to be established in Cedar Rapids, built its first church in 1850-1851 at 2nd Ave SE and 3rd Street SE. This, the second building, is the oldest intact church still in use in Cedar Rapids. Built in 1867-1869, . . . — — Map (db m216497) HM
On 3rd Avenue Bridge east of 1st Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west.
The first old 1871 six span wrought iron truss and timber bridge for pedestrians and horse drawn vehicles was removed from this site and re-erected at 8th Avenue because it was too narrow for the 1910 traffic on Third Avenue.
It was replaced . . . — — Map (db m279568) HM
On 3rd Street Southeast just south of 4th Avenue Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic Preservation — — Map (db m216502) HM
On 12th Avenue Southeast south of 7th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east.
The Oak Hill neighborhood first emerged in the mid-nineteenth century. People from many ethnic, racial, religious and class backgrounds - including Czech, Slovak, Irish, German, Syrian, and Lebanese immigrants, African Americans, and native-born . . . — — Map (db m279075) HM
On 3rd Avenue Southeast at 1st Street Southeast, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Avenue Southeast.
Reimagining post-flood core districts in 2008, community leaders saw grand potential for this strategic urban block. Three damaged buildings were acquired and demolished, making this site prime for redevelopment. While awaiting a project, those . . . — — Map (db m279570) HM
On 4th Avenue Southeast just west of 5th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west.
Cedar Rapids first permanent school once stood along the 4th Avenue end of Greene Square. From 1855-1868, it educated students through eighth grade. High school-level programs considered advanced education until the twentieth century were . . . — — Map (db m216496) HM
Opened in 1965
The City of Cedar Rapids opened this landfill in a former quarry. The property came under control of the Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency in 1994 when a partnership was formed between Linn County, the City of Cedar . . . — — Map (db m278884) HM
Near A Street Southwest east of C Street Southwest.
Community of Workers
In the early 1850s, a wave of Czech immigrants came to Cedar Rapids to work at the Sinclair Meatpacking Plant. These families created a neighborhood near the southern banks of the Cedar River where the Solid Waste . . . — — Map (db m278963) HM
Near C Street Southwest east of C Street Southwest.
Reopening the Landfill
Following the devastating flood of the Cedar River in 2008, the Solid Waste Agency received permission from the State of Iowa to reopen the closed landfill and accept only flood debris.
The top 30 acres of the . . . — — Map (db m278972) HM
Snouffer Quarry
In the late 19th century, the area that is now Mount Trashmore was home to the Snouffer Quarry. The business was later renamed Martin Marietta Quarry. The 140-foot-deep limestone quarry operated for more than sixty years. . . . — — Map (db m278883) HM
Near A Street Southwest east of C Street Southwest.
Essential Services
In 1933, the Cedar Rapids City Council approved construction of the City's first sewage treatment plant. The City bought out property owners in the Stumptown area and constructed a state-of-the-art facility. It was the . . . — — Map (db m278962) HM
Near C Street Southwest east of Hawthorne Drive Southwest.
Ages may destroy this memorial but your sacrifice shall live forever
Anderson, Frederick E. Barta, Raymond F. Barton, John F. Bartosh, Emil D. Bohac, Chas. R. Caldwell, Wm. J. Charipar, Robert J. Choteborsky, Wes. J. Cuhel, . . . — — Map (db m278960) WM
On C Street Southwest at A Street Southwest, on the right when traveling west on C Street Southwest.
In the decades after the Civil War, many Americans commemorated the end of slavery and the Union (northern) military victory in that war. African Americans were especially influential in organizing celebrations of Union soldiers, emancipation, . . . — — Map (db m279077) HM
On 1st Street Southwest just north of 3rd Avenue Southwest, on the right when traveling north.
From 1923 to 1937, the Cedar Rapids Police Department and City Jail occupied the King Building, which stood here from 1910-1969. The department and jail moved to 310 Second Avenue SW in 1937. The city's first African American police officer, Virgil . . . — — Map (db m216498) HM
On 1st Avenue Northeast (Business U.S. 151) just south of College Drive Northeast, on the right when traveling south.
Coe College was founded by Presbyterian minister Williston Jones in 1851. Its buildings and grounds were established beginning in 1853. The college went by different names, including "Cedar Rapids Collegiate Institute" and "Parsons Seminary," . . . — — Map (db m216500) HM
On East Washington Street east of Franklin Street, on the right when traveling east.
Built 1914 by Waterloo, Cedar Falls & Northern Railway, city's first interurban line. Carried passengers, freight and livestock until 1956. — — Map (db m278097) HM
On Central City Road 0.3 miles east of Marion Road (Iowa Route 13), on the right when traveling east.
Linn County Freedom Rock Central City, IA
The Linn County Fairgrounds in Central City is honored to be the site of the 99th County Freedom Rockฎ. The journey to the finished piece you see began in July of 2018 when the announcement was . . . — — Map (db m286000) HM WM
On South 4th Street north of Main Street (County Highway E16), on the right when traveling north.
This structure was erected as a public library with funds bequeathed to the town of Central City for that purpose by J. C. Clegg. Paul Sigmund was the builder. — — Map (db m275000) HM
On Central City Road 0.3 miles east of Marion Road (Iowa Route 13), on the right when traveling east.
Clark was born in Sangerville, Maine on January 26, 1841. He enlisted with the 6th Maine Infantry in July 1861, and was commissioned as a lieutenant in February 1862. He later served as captain and assistant adjutant general of volunteers from May . . . — — Map (db m285996) HM
On Central City Road 0.3 miles east of Marion Road (Iowa Route 13), on the right when traveling east.
Mancil "Manny" V. Root, Musician (rank equivalent to PVT) served with Company E of the 36th Wisconsin Infantry. He was the youngest veteran of the Civil War and enlisted when he was 11 years old. Mancil V. Root settled in Linn County for his last . . . — — Map (db m285995) HM
On Central City Road 0.3 miles east of Marion Road (Iowa Route 13), on the right when traveling east.
Although born in Illinois, Tibbets was raised in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where his father was a confections wholesaler. On August 5, 1945, Colonel Paul Tibbets formally named his B-29 serial number 44-86292 fighter plane the Enola Gay after his . . . — — Map (db m285994) HM
On Central City Road 0.3 miles east of Marion Road (Iowa Route 13), on the right when traveling east.
Nich was a 2012 graduate of North Linn High School. He participated in FFA, Band and basketball. Outside of school his true love was farming with Dad and working toward having farmland of his own. He had a work ethic that was beyond any teenager, . . . — — Map (db m285999) HM
On Central City Road 0.3 miles east of Marion Road (Iowa Route 13), on the right when traveling east.
After graduating from Immaculate Conception High School in Cedar Rapids, Bob attended Loras College in Dubuque. After graduating from Loras in 1960, he married his college sweetheart, Peggy, and together they embarked on a 26-year adventure in the . . . — — Map (db m285998) HM
On Central City Road 0.3 miles east of Marion Road (Iowa Route 13), on the right when traveling east.
Salvatore A. Giunta was born in Clinton, Iowa to an Italian-American family. Giunta, known as Sal by friends and family, was raised in Hiawatha and attended John F. Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids. In November 2003, at the age of 17 he . . . — — Map (db m285997) HM
On East Main Street just west of 2nd Street North, on the right when traveling west.
Bishop M. Toms 1916-1942 Wayne C. Caldwell 1923-1943 Donald M. Ratcliff 1917-1944 Harold W. Nietert 1920-1944 Charles W. Gater 1920-1944 John L. . . . — — Map (db m238897) WM
On North Washington Street (County Highway X20) just north of East Main Street (County Highway E48), on the right when traveling north.
Lisbon is a small community that is full of rich history dating back a long way. Early records show the first settlers were arriving in the mid 1830's. It is said the community was named after Lisbon, Ohio where some of the first settlers came . . . — — Map (db m184817) HM
Near East Main Street (County Highway E48) at North Washington Street (County Highway X20), on the right when traveling east.
As of 1900, the United States had an excellent rail network but no system of long-distance highways. Private associations made the earliest attempts to blaze "auto trails," giving them colorful names and emblems. The most famous road across Iowa . . . — — Map (db m184820) HM
On 7th Avenue (Business U.S. 151) just east of 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
[north side] In honor of the heroes of the Civil War 1861-65 and dedicated Oct. 15, under the auspices of Robt. Mitchell Post, No. 206 G.A.R. and the Womans Relief Corps, No. 126.
[south . . . — — Map (db m239252) WM
Near 7th Avenue (Business U.S. 151) just east of 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
Marion's "Ghost Block," on the south side of 7th Avenue beginning at 11th Street going east, has been a major retail and industrial area since the birth of our town. Throughout the years, the block has been home to the original Baptist Church, a . . . — — Map (db m239282) HM
On 7th Avenue (Business U.S. 151) just east of 10th Street, on the right when traveling east.
The original plat for the city of Marion was completed in 1839 and designated a square block for a park in the center of town. The park, known as City Square Park, has seen many changes throughout the years and has continued to be the center of . . . — — Map (db m239200) HM
Near 10th Street just north of 6th Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Originally built in 1888, the C.M. & St. Paul Depot was located on 6th Ave. between 11th and 12th Streets. In 1938, an extension was added to the original building for additional office space. The two-floor depot was the railroad hub of Marion . . . — — Map (db m239278) HM
Near 5th Avenue Southwest north of 3rd Street Southwest, on the left when traveling north.
This building, known since 1906 as South Hall, was constructed in 1872 for student housing and dining facility. In 1882 art and music courses were taught in some of the vacant rooms. Conservatory Hall, as it came to be called, was remodeled into . . . — — Map (db m184808) HM
On 1st Street Southwest at Old Lincoln Highway (10th Avenue Southwest), on the left when traveling east on 1st Street Southwest.
The Lincoln Highway ran through the central business districts of hundreds of small towns and cities across the U.S., giving substance to slogans proclaiming the highway as the "Nation's Main Street." To small-town merchants, the Lincoln Highway . . . — — Map (db m184844) HM
On West Mount Vernon Road (County Route E 48), on the right when traveling west.
This tablet commemorates
the advent of the first white
settler in Linn County, Iowa
William Abbe
a true pioneer- a worthy citizen
erected by
Ashley, Mayflower, Marion, Linn & Balliet Chapters
Daughters of the American . . . — — Map (db m96858) HM
On 2nd Avenue North at 1st Street West on 2nd Avenue North.
In honor of the firefighters that fought the 1975 Mount Vernon Mainstreet Fire, in the bitter cold.
In February, the fire and damage took this entire city block of business and services. Thanks to Cornell College Art Students, local artists . . . — — Map (db m251091) HM
On West Mount Vernon Road (County Road E48) 0.1 miles south of Irish Lane, on the left when traveling south.
At first, the Lincoln Highway through Iowa consisted mainly of dirt roads, which were fine when dry but impassable when wet. Motorists were advised against trying to cross Iowa in rainy weather.
The goal of the Lincoln Highway Association (LHA) . . . — — Map (db m158227) HM
On West Mount Vernon Road 0.1 miles south of Irish Lane, on the left when traveling south.
Father of the Titans in Greek mythology.
You must be cautious approaching Uranus since as least 11 rings and 20 moons encircle it.
Whether it is summer or winter, the surface temperature is consistently minus 385 degrees F.
One of . . . — — Map (db m158228) HM
