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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Scott County, Iowa

 
Clickable Map of Scott 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 Scott County, IA (62) Cedar County, IA (39) Clinton County, IA (1) Muscatine County, IA (12) Rock Island County, IL (24)  ScottCounty(62) Scott County (62)  CedarCounty(39) Cedar County (39)  ClintonCounty(1) Clinton County (1)  MuscatineCounty(12) Muscatine County (12)  RockIslandCountyIllinois(24) Rock Island County (24)
Davenport is the county seat for Scott County
Adjacent to Scott County, Iowa
      Cedar County (39)  
      Clinton County (1)  
      Muscatine County (12)  
      Rock Island County, Illinois (24)  
 
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1 Iowa, Scott County, Bettendorf — 1 — Historic Davenport / Interstate 80 Bridge
Marker Front: In 1829, William C. Redfield declared that Davenport lay opposite the future terminus of a “geographical trunk-line route” between the Atlantic and the Mississippi. Nine years later, in 1838, the Iowa Sun and Davenport and . . . Map (db m224582) HM
2 Iowa, Scott County, Bettendorf — 2 — Historic Davenport / Interstate 80 Bridge
Marker Front: In 1829, William C. Redfield declared that Davenport lay opposite the future terminus of a “geographical trunk-line route” between the Atlantic and the Mississippi. Nine years later, in 1838, the Iowa Sun and Davenport and . . . Map (db m224581) HM
3 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Argyle Flats
Claussen & Burrows architects Built 1900 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places The Scott County Historic Preservation Society, Inc.Map (db m202163) HM
4 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — B.J. Palmer House1874 - 1915 — Iowa Historic Site —
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic PreservationMap (db m202179) HM
5 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Calvary Baptist Church - First Baptist Church1889 — Iowa Historic Site —
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic PreservationMap (db m202212) HM
6 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Camp Roberts
Site of Camp Roberts during the Civil War Dedicated by Hannah Caldwell Chapter D.A.R. 1929Map (db m202228) HM
7 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — E. P. Adler HouseBuilt 1916 — Iowa Historic Site —
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic PreservationMap (db m202214) HM
8 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — E.S. Barrows HousePhysician — Built, 1853 —
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places The Scott County Historic Preservation Society, Inc.Map (db m230210) HM
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9 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Farnam & 5th Street — The Celtic Heritage Trail — Reported unreadable
On September 21, 1832 General Winfield Scott & Governor Reynolds of Illinois negotiated the “Black Hawk Purchase” with the Sacs, Foxes, and the Winnebagos. The treaty deeded 6 million acres to the Americans. The price per acre was 9 cents.Map (db m230212) HM
10 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — George Copeland Housec.1875-80 — Iowa Historic Site —
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic PreservationMap (db m202238) HM
11 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Leon “Bix” Beiderbecke House Reported damaged
In this house Leon “Bix” Beiderbecke (1903—1931) was born and raised. His short life's story left us with the memory of his legend as a jazz geniusMap (db m202217) HM
12 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — 39 — Marion G. Crandell1872-1918
Marion Crandell was the first American woman to die in the war zone during World War I. She was born in Cedar Rapids, but spent several years in France, where she attended the Sorbonne University. In 1916 she came to Davenport as a teacher at St. . . . Map (db m33120) HM
13 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Oakdale Cemetery Historic District
has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 2015Map (db m202219) HM
14 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Original St. Ambrose College — The Celtic Heritage Trail —
In 1882 Bishop John McMullen, born in Ballynahinch, County Down, wanted a place to begin a college. The pastor of St. Marguerites Parish, Fr. Henry Cosgrove, offered two rooms in his parish grade school. There, on September 4, 1882, St. Ambrose . . . Map (db m202265) HM
15 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Parker-Ficke House1881-84 — Iowa Historic Site —
College Square Historic District This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic PreservationMap (db m202211) HM
16 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Roland Harned House
Built 1906 • Architects Temple Burrows McLane This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places The Scott County Historic Preservation Society, Inc.Map (db m202233) HM
17 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Cathedral422 East 10th Street — The Celtic Heritage Trail —
In 1856 Antoine LeClaire offered a parcel of land for the construction of a new Catholic Church in Davenport, which he eventually funded in total. This new church was to be built at the top of “Cork Hill,” an area between 6th and 13th Streets named . . . Map (db m202256) HM
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18 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Site of Civil War Camp Roberts
later Camp Kinsman Became the Iowa Soldiers' Orphans' Home in 1865 Renamed Iowa Annie Wittenmyer Home in 1951 Dedicated by Hannah Caldwell Chapter DAR 1996Map (db m202223) HM
19 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — The Gannon Home631 Farnam — The Celtic Heritage Trail —
The Gannon home was the residence of prominent lawyer, politician, and publisher, M.V. Gannon. Mr. Gannon came to America in October 1866 after leading a group of young Irish patriots in liberating Fenian prisoners from Kilmain Hall, Castle Kilrain. . . . Map (db m202244) HM
20 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — The Palmer Family ResidenceEstablished 1912
Within these walls is carried the story of a family from simple beginnings. Through hard work and determination, they achieved success and prosperity, they developed the chiropractic profession and were broadcasting pioneers. This house was the . . . Map (db m202166) HM
21 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — The Palmers
B.J., Mabel and David moved into the Palmer Family Residence in 1912. Bartlett Joshua (B.J.) Palmer, DC, E.P.A.C. 1882-1961 B.J. Palmer was the son of chiropractic's founder, D.D. Palmer. B.J. is known as The Developer of . . . Map (db m202177) HM
22 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — The Sharon Home728 Farnam Street — The Celtic Heritage Trail —
Fred B. Sharon and brother Thomas arrived in Davenport, Iowa in 1882. Together they published the Iowa Catholic Messenger which Thomas had established a few months prior to the move. Upon the death of Thomas, in 1888, Fred took over the management; . . . Map (db m202241) HM
23 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — The Soldier's Monument
[South face] Erected by grateful citizens of Scott County in memory of their fellow citizens who died in defense of the Union 1861 — 1865 [West face] “Proved themselves the bravest of the brave.” — Gen. H.W. Halleck [North . . . Map (db m202186) WM
24 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m202184) HM
25 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Vander Veer Park Historic DistrictBuilt 1903 — Iowa Historic Site —
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic PreservationMap (db m202213) HM
26 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport — Wm. Radcliff House — Iowa Historic Site —
Arts & Crafts bungalow 1910 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic PreservationMap (db m202230) HM
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27 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — Blackhawk Purchase Treaty Commemorative
To commemorate the Blackhawk Purchase Treaty signed by Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott and Hon. John Reynolds for the United States of America and by Chiefs Keokuk and Waupella for the Sac and Fox Indians at Davenport Iowa Sept. 21, 1832.Map (db m93118) HM WM
28 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — Corner of Ripley and Third Streets — The Celtic Heritage Trail —
Born in Dundee, Scotland, James MacKintosh traveled to Canada in 1817 and became a bookbinder. In 1835 he journeyed to Iowa, explored the state's unpeopled prairies, and became one of the founding fathers of Davenport. In October, 1836, in a log . . . Map (db m202088) HM
29 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — First Chiropractic Adjustment
Here at Brady and Second streets, in the former Ryan Building, is the site of the first chiropractic adjustment. On September 18, 1895, Daniel David Palmer, who was practicing as a magnetic healer at the time, repositioned a vertebra in the spine of . . . Map (db m202151) HM
30 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — First Railroad Bridge Across the Mississippi
[Left] This boulder marks the site of the western abutment of the first bridge across the Mississippi River, built in 1858 - 1886 [Center] This replica of a pier from first railroad bridge across Mississippi River is located near . . . Map (db m230213) HM
31 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — Hibernian Hall — The Celtic Heritage Trail — Reported missing
The Ancient Order of Hibernians is an Irish Catholic fraternal society that originated in Ireland sometime between the 16th and the 18th century. In 1836, a group of Irish immigrants in New York City formed the first chapter of the AOH in America. . . . Map (db m202157) HM
32 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — Hose Station No. 11877 — Iowa Historic Site —
This property is listed in The National Register of Historic Places Iowa State Historical Department Division of Historic PreservationMap (db m202154) HM
33 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — Leon “Bix” Beiderbecke1903-1931
[Main plaque] The Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society presents the annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival to honor the musical genius and preserve the world-wide regard for Davenport-born Bix. His life and accomplishments are still . . . Map (db m202143) HM
34 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — Petersen Memorial Music Pavilion — Quad Cities Riverway —
Since 1925, music has drifted along the Davenport levee from the Petersen Memorial Music Pavilion. One of several bandshells in Davenport at the time, the Music Pavilion was the final touch in Davenport's riverfront beautification project known as . . . Map (db m202109) HM
35 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — St. Anthony's Church & Parish — Davenport Civil Rights History Walking Tour — Reported unreadable
Davenport's civil rights movement is unique because of the significant support it received from the local Catholic community, including the Catholic Diocese of Davenport and St. Anthony's Parish, in front of you. A significant number of parish . . . Map (db m202160) HM
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36 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — St. Anthony's Roman Catholic ChurchIowa Historic Site
est. 1837 by Rev. Samuel Mazzuchelli, O.P. Listed 05 Apr 89 This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places State Historical Society of IowaMap (db m202158) HM
37 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — The Democrat Newspaper Building411 Brady Street
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Erected 1923-1924Map (db m202155) HM
38 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — The Dillon Fountain — Quad Cities Riverway —
Upon his death in 1914, Judge John F. Dillon bequeathed $10,000 to the city of Davenport to construct a fountain in the city that he called home. In 1921, the city dedicated the Dillon Fountain as part of its efforts to improve the riverfront. The . . . Map (db m202146) HM
39 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — The LeClaire House Hotel — The Celtic Heritage Trail —
Built in 1839 at the northeast corner of Second and Main Streets, the LeClaire House Hotel for 20 years prior to the Civil War was a northern resort spot for southerners. Known for providing first-class dining and proximity to hunting, fishing, and . . . Map (db m202149) HM
40 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — The Natatorium — Davenport Civil Rights History Walking Tour —
The Natatorium public swimming pool, pictured above, located here from 1922-1977, was one of Davenport's public facilities successfully integrated during the Civil Rights Movement. In the later 1950s, members of Davenport's African-American . . . Map (db m202147) HM
41 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Downtown Davenport — Union Station — Quad Cities Riverway —
In 1924, the Davenport, Rock Island and North Western Railway Co. and its co-owners, the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad, constructed the Union Passenger Station to replace three . . . Map (db m202089) HM
42 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Village of East Davenport — Camp McClellan
Here was located a military camp during the Civil War, at which were trained more than half of the recruits from Iowa In 1862 several hundred Sioux Indians were imprisoned here following the Minnesota Massacre. Erected by Hannah Caldwell . . . Map (db m202229) HM
43 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, Village of East Davenport — Diedrich Busch HouseE. Dav. developer — c. 1870 —
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places The Scott County Historic Preservation Society, Inc.Map (db m230226) HM
44 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, West Davenport — Credit Island
Here was located one of the earliest posts for trading with the Indians established west of the Mississippi River. The Battle of Credit Island was fought August 21, 1814 between the troops of the United States and Great Britain.Map (db m228856) HM
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45 Iowa, Scott County, Davenport, West Davenport — War of 1812 Memorial
Dedicated on August 30 2014 by the city of Davenport and its citizens to commemorate the battle that took place on and around Credit Island on September 4 and 5, 1814. This was the last battle for control of the upper Mississippi River during . . . Map (db m211242) HM WM
46 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — Buffalo Bill Cody Birthplace
William Frederick Cody, "Buffalo Bill", son of Isaac and Mary Cody, was born near this site on February 26, 1846. His parents purchased land from the United States of America land patent on September 16, 1841. They built a log cabin in the NE ¼ of . . . Map (db m174978) HM
47 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — Buffalo Bill Museum
William F. Cody (Buffalo Bill) 1846-1917 Born near LeClaire, Iowa, he was known as “Buffalo Bill”, a legend of the early west. Mention his name even today, and most everyone will immediately think of the Indian Scout, buffalo hunter, Pony . . . Map (db m230275) HM
48 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — Green Tree / Buffalo Bill Trail
Boy Scouts of America Troop 9 First Christian Church Davenport, Iowa Erected in memory of the Green Tree that was used as a playground by Buffalo Bill The Buffalo Bill Trail was established in 1964 the same year the Green Tree was . . . Map (db m230261) HM
49 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — LeClaire City Hall — Scott County Cody Trail —
Built in 1865 Became LeClaire's first city hall in 1890Map (db m230276) HM
50 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — LeClaire Veterans Monument
All gave some – Some gave all In honored tribute to the brave men and women of the city and township of LeClaire who served this country [On the sides of the monument are emblems of U.S. military branches and their founding . . . Map (db m230267) WM
51 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — LeClaire's Rapid Pilots — Quad Cities Riverway — Reported damaged
During the 1800s, LeClaire was home to a special brand of riverman – the rapids pilot. Rapids pilots specialized in guiding steamboats and log rafts through the treacherous Rock Island Rapids between LeClaire and Davenport. Because the swift . . . Map (db m230271) HM
52 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — Old Mill HouseCapt. John W. VanSant
is listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Built 1851Map (db m230291) HM
53 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The George Tromley, Jr. HouseLeClaire Pilot's Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
Built in 1865Map (db m230243) HM
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54 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The Horton-Suiter HouseLeClaire Pilot's Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
Built in 1860Map (db m230238) HM
55 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The Jacob Suiter HouseLeClaire Pilot's Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
Built in 1860Map (db m230235) HM
56 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The James Gamble HouseLeClaire Historic Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
Built in 1855Map (db m230240) HM
57 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The Rambo HouseLeClaire Pilot's Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
Built in 1855Map (db m230304) HM
58 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The Samuel Van Sant HouseLeClaire Pilot's Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
Built in 1860Map (db m230247) HM
59 Iowa, Scott County, LeClaire — The Stone HouseLeClaire Historic Houses — Scott County Cody Trail —
Built in 1842Map (db m230334) HM
60 Iowa, Scott County, Long Grove — Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village — Scott County Cody Trail —
Walnut Grove was a Scott County crossroads settlement and stagecoach stop of the 1860's. The village includes several historic buildings, some relocated from rural Scott County. Olde St. Ann's church (e. 1852) was moved in 1985 and restored to . . . Map (db m230342) HM
61 Iowa, Scott County, Long Grove, Butler Township — St. Ann's Church
Originated in 1852. The original frame building was erected in 1853 and is now the vestry, moved to Walnut Grove Pioneer Village in 1985.Map (db m230351) HM
62 Iowa, Scott County, McCausland, Butler Township — Buffalo Bill Cody Homestead — Scott County Cody Trail —
This home was built in 1847 by Issac Cody, father to Buffalo Bill. Constructed with native limestone. Boyhood home of Buffalo Bill.Map (db m230338) HM
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