When the Battles are done
the War isn't over
For our Veterans
It is just Beginning.
[Taylor Morris Navy EOD from Cedar Falls, Iowa who was injured in Afghanistan and Gold Star Mothers.]
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[Respect for our . . . — — Map (db m135835) WM
On lands acquired by the USA from Sac and Fox (Mesquakie) Indians in 1842, William Sturgis and Erasmus O. Adams settled near this spot along the Cedar River in 1845. Sturgis began construction of a dam and mill and the site became known as . . . — — Map (db m231310) HM
Black Hawk County's agricultural economy is based on the rich land, seventy-nine per cent of which is under cultivation. Through the county flow the Cedar and Wapsipinicon rivers. The county was named for a Sac Indian leader. Several Indian . . . — — Map (db m231309) HM
On Chestnut Street at 1st Street, on the left when traveling north on Chestnut Street.
La Porte City's long history of protecting its citizens started with the formation of a bucket brigade in 1871. A bell summoned citizens to bring their buckets to fight fires. In those early years, the town’s volunteer fire department was praised . . . — — Map (db m193700) HM
On Main Street west of Commercial Street (U.S. 218), on the right when traveling west.
Mayor — Darrel Loveless City Council — Ivadell Bader • Kenneth Harmon • Gary Juhl Clifford McFarland • Duane Slaikeu Renovated 1982 by Junior L. McBride National Register of Historic Buildings — — Map (db m189799) HM
On Chestnut Street just north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
This center once housed Iowa’s first FFA Ag Museum. It now has been restored to showcase its original purpose, which was La Porte City’s fire station and jailhouse. An 1861 log cabin from the region also has been moved to the site. Together, these . . . — — Map (db m193698) HM
On Chestnut Street just north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
Dr. Jesse Wasson, founder of our community, devoted his life to the constant improvement and planning for the future of La Porte City. To honor his foresight and continue his visionary thinking, the Friends of the Museum have established the Jesse . . . — — Map (db m193699) HM
On Chestnut Street just north of 1st Street, on the left when traveling north.
The Midwest was once a vast sea of tallgrass prairie, which grew to heights over 9 feet. When Iowa became a state in 1846, the same rich soil and ample rainfall that supported prairie grasses drew eager settlers to the region. Northwest Iowa’s . . . — — Map (db m193697) HM
