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Entries Containing All of the Phrases «benton county» AND «iowa»

This list will also include matches for inflectional* forms of the words.
 
By Cosmos Mariner, September 18, 2025
Shellsburg's Spandrel Bridge Marker
RANKED BY RELEVANCE
1 ► Iowa, Benton County, Shellsburg — Shellsburg's Spandrel Bridge —
Built in 1915 by the Iowa Highway Commission. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Retired to pedestrian duty in 2023. To see a video on the history of the bridge and to learn more, scan the code at left or visit . . . — — Map (db m291687) HM

2 ► Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Red Cedar River — Celebrating the History & Tradition —
Points of Interest If you are planning any exploration, please be respectful of private property. 1. BURMEISTER’S ISLAND: Located at Benton/Black Hawk County line, this privately owned island is a haven for numerous wildlife and . . . — — Map (db m239656) HM
3 ► Iowa, Benton County, Watkins — The Lincoln Highway / Youngville Cafe —
The Lincoln Highway The Lincoln Highway became the first transcontinental highway in the nation. It opened the way for motorists to explore the country from the coastline of New York City all the way to the shoreline of San Francisco. . . . — — Map (db m251136) HM

4 ► Iowa, Benton County, Vinton — Minne Estema Park — The "Sleeping Waters" of the Cedar River —
In the beginning… The plan was to create a resort drawing people to Vinton. In the early days, it was thought that there were 3 Indian Mounds in the area of the town, and because of that, he named the resort, "Park Minne Estema". . . . — — Map (db m239626) HM

5 ► Minnesota, Benton County, Sauk Rapids — Minnesota Territory 1849-1858 / Benton County Takes Shape —
Minnesota Territory 1849-1858On March 3, 1849, during his last hours in office. President James K. Polk signed a bill adding a new name to the American political landscape — Minnesota Territory. A vast land, it stretched from the St. . . . — — Map (db m205213) HM

6 ► Indiana, Benton County, Fowler — Benton County Wind Corridor Kiosk —
BP Wind Farms Fowler Ridge Facilities at a glance Fowler Ridge 1 Project owner: Subsidiaries of BP Wind and Dominion Resources Power purchaser: Dominion Energy Marketing Inc, Indiana Michigan Power | Appalachian Power . . . — — Map (db m240929) HM

7 ► Oregon, Benton County, Monroe — 323 — The Belknap Settlement — United Methodist Church Registered Historic Site No. 323 —
United Methodist Historic Site No. 323 In memory of the pioneers of the Belknap Settlement who served God faithfully in an untamed land — — Map (db m122508) HM
 
    Thin black lines indicate changes in relevance. Between each pair of lines entries are ordered geographically but all have the same relevance.
* Inflectional forms of words are their plurals, singulars, and possessives as well as gramatical tenses and similar variations.
 
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