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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Henry County, Iowa

 
Clickable Map of Henry County, Iowa and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Henry County, IA (20) Des Moines County, IA (10) Jefferson County, IA (1) Lee County, IA (49) Louisa County, IA (4) Van Buren County, IA (3) Washington County, IA (12)  HenryCounty(20) Henry County (20)  DesMoinesCounty(10) Des Moines County (10)  JeffersonCounty(1) Jefferson County (1)  LeeCounty(49) Lee County (49)  LouisaCounty(4) Louisa County (4)  VanBurenCounty(3) Van Buren County (3)  WashingtonCounty(12) Washington County (12)
Mount Pleasant is the county seat for Henry County
Adjacent to Henry County, Iowa
      Des Moines County (10)  
      Jefferson County (1)  
      Lee County (49)  
      Louisa County (4)  
      Van Buren County (3)  
      Washington County (12)  
 
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1 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Belle Babb Mansfield
On North Broadway Street south of East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
2 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Camp Harlan
On West Courtland Street at Hickory Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Courtland Street.
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
3 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Camp Harlan
On West Courtland Street at Hicakory Avenue, on the right when traveling west on West Courtland Street.
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
4 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Das Deutsches Kollegium(The German College) — 1873-1909 —
Near North Main Street north of East Pearl Street, on the right when traveling north.
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
5 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Dedicated to Henry County Veterans
On East Washington Street (Business U.S. 34) just east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
6 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Harlan HotelBuilt in 1857
On North Jefferson Street at West Madison Street, on the right when traveling north on North Jefferson Street.
Home of James Harlan, 1857-1873 Pres., Iowa Wesleyan University, 1853-1855 United States Senator, 1855-1865; 1867-1872 Secretary of the Interior, 1865-1866Map (db m177889) HM
7 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Henry County Court HouseBuilt in 1912
Near East Washington Street (Business U.S. 34) east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m177113) HM
8 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Henry County Veterans Memorial
On East Washington Street (Business U.S. 34) at South Main Street, on the left when traveling west on East Washington Street.
In memory and in honor of the brave men and women who served our countryMap (db m240410) WM
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9 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Iowa Wesleyan College1842-1992
Near North Broadway Street south of East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south.
In recognition of 150 years of continuous education for men and women of Iowa Wesleyan College 1842-1992Map (db m177853) HM
10 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Iowa Wesleyan CollegeFounded 1842
Near North Broadway Street south of East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
11 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — 37 — James Harlan1820-1899
On West Broad Street at North Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Broad Street.
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
12 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — P.E.O. Sisterhood FoundedJanuary 21, 1869
Near North Broadway Street south of East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
13 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — Replica of the Statue of Liberty
On East Washington Street (Business U.S. 34) just east of South Main Street, on the right when traveling east.
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
14 Iowa, Henry County, Mount Pleasant — 14 — Votes For WomenRoad to the 19th Amendment — National Votes for Women Trail —
On North Broadway Street south of East Broad Street, on the left when traveling south.
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
15 Iowa, Henry County, New London — Peterson Manufacturing Building1909
On West Main Street just east of South Maple Street, on the right when traveling east.
This Property Has Been Placed on the National Register of Historic Places By the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m238898) HM
16 Iowa, Henry County, New London — Railroad Items
On West Main Street at South Maple Street, on the left when traveling west on West Main Street.
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
17 Iowa, Henry County, St. Paul — Lincoln Presidential Campaign Flagpole
On Lexington Avenue at 330th Street, on the right when traveling north on Lexington Avenue.
100’ foot flagpole raised here for Lincoln’s Presidential Campaign July 28, 1860Map (db m205838) HM
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18 Iowa, Henry County, Swedesburg — Farmers Union ExchangeSwedesburg Historic Commercial District
On James Avenue just north of Park Street, on the right when traveling south.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m238986) HM
19 Iowa, Henry County, Swedesburg — Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church
On 140th Street (County Highway H18) just west of James Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m238975) HM
20 Iowa, Henry County, Swedesburg — The Dala HorseNational Symbol of Sweden
On James Avenue at Park Street, on the right when traveling south on James Avenue.
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, 2014Map (db m238981) HM
 
 
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Apr. 23, 2024