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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Ottumwa

 
Clickable Map of Wapello 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 Wapello County, IA (30) Appanoose County, IA (15) Davis County, IA (9) Jefferson County, IA (6) Keokuk County, IA (6) Mahaska County, IA (17) Monroe County, IA (33) Van Buren County, IA (6)  WapelloCounty(30) Wapello County (30)  AppanooseCounty(15) Appanoose County (15)  DavisCounty(9) Davis County (9)  JeffersonCounty(6) Jefferson County (6)  KeokukCounty(6) Keokuk County (6)  MahaskaCounty(17) Mahaska County (17)  MonroeCounty(33) Monroe County (33)  VanBurenCounty(6) Van Buren County (6)
Ottumwa is the county seat for Wapello County
Ottumwa is in Wapello County
Wapello County (30)  ►
ADJACENT TO WAPELLO COUNTY
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Davis County (9)  ►
Jefferson County (6)  ►
Keokuk County (6)  ►
Mahaska County (17)  ►
Monroe County (33)  ►
Van Buren County (6)  ►
 
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1 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — B'nai Jacob Synagogue — Built 1915 —
On East Main Street just north of South Union Street, on the right when traveling north.
B'nai Jacob Synagogue Built 1915 has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m295988) HM
2 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Burlington Depot —
Near South Washington Street (River Street) just south of West Main 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 Interior — — Map (db m295999) HM
3 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Locomotive 3001 — Historic Railroad District —
Near South Washington Street (River Street) just south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
This locomotive was presented to the City of Ottumwa by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad Company on the 100th anniversary of the arrival of the first train into Ottumwa over the tracks of the Burlington and Missouri Railroad, later to . . . — — Map (db m296000) HM
4 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Civil War Memorial —
On 4th Street at Court Street, on the right when traveling east on 4th Street.
To Heroic Sons [Bas Relief Panel Titles] Going to War Battle Death Reconstruction — — Map (db m90239) WM
5 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Depots of Ottumwa — Wabash | Union | Southside | Sherman Street —
Near South Washington Street (River Street) just south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Ottumwa greeted the arrival of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad (B&M) on September 1, 1859, with a grand celebratory feast, attended by thousands. The original station was located between Vine and Union Streets next to the tracks. Ottumwa . . . — — Map (db m295998) HM
6 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Dragoon Trail Historical Site Marker No. 4 —
On U.S. 63 at Angle Rd, on the right when traveling south on U.S. 63.
Here passed the Dragoon Trail Blazed in 1835 by the First U.S. Dragoons under Colonel Stephen W. Kearny — — Map (db m139805) HM
7 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Edna Ferber — Pulitzer Prize Winning Author —
Near East Main Street just west of South Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
Main Street and Beyond The Main Street district of Ottumwa has been central to the economic and cultural development of the city, region, and far beyond. Many people with connections to Main Street Ottumwa have made significant national and . . . — — Map (db m295991) HM
8 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — History of Ballingall Park —
Near South Washington Street (River Street) just south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south.
Peter G. Ballingall Peter Galloway Ballingall, a prominent local business leader. is known for his significant contributions to the community's growth and development. Ballingall came to Ottumwa in 1858, with a wealth of experience in the . . . — — Map (db m295996) HM
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9 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — J. B. Sax Co. — Author, Artist, Designer —
Near East Main Street just west of South Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
Main Street and Beyond The Main Street district of Ottumwa has been central to the economic and cultural development of the city, region, and far beyond. Many people with connections to Main Street Ottumwa have made significant national and . . . — — Map (db m295990) HM
10 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — The Jefferson Street Viaduct — Built in 1935-36 —
On Jefferson Street Viaduct at East Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Jefferson Street Viaduct.
The Jefferson Street Viaduct has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior Ottumwa City of Bridges — — Map (db m295994) HM
11 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — J.W. Garner Building —
On 2nd Street East just north of South Green Street, on the left when traveling north.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m295989) HM
12 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — National Humane Alliance Fountain — 1906 —
Near South Washington Street (River Street) just south of West Main Street, on the left when traveling south.
Presented by The National Humane Alliance Hermon Lee Ensign Founder — — Map (db m295997) HM
13 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Ottumwa City Hall —
Near 3rd Street East just west of North Market Street, 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 Interior — — Map (db m295995) HM
14 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Ottumwa Freedom Rock Veterans Memorial — Never Forget • Thank You Veterans — Ray "Bubba" Sorensen II —
On Church Street at River Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
Gold Star for the Fallen —————————— Tuskegee Airmen —————————— Ottumwa Naval Air Station . . . — — Map (db m90272) WM
15 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Ottumwa Public Library — In Grateful Memory of James T. Hackworth —
Near West 4th Street just west of North Court Street, on the left when traveling west.
In grateful memory of James T. Hackworth 1839-1919whose generous endowment makes possible the service rendered by this library to the people of Ottumwa. — — Map (db m296307) HM
16 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Philip B. Hofmann — May 25, 1909 — December 29, 1986 —
Near East Main Street just west of South Market Street, on the right when traveling west.
Main Street and Beyond The Main Street district of Ottumwa has been central to the economic and cultural development of the city, region, and far beyond. Many people with connections to Main Street Ottumwa have made significant national and . . . — — Map (db m295992) HM
17 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Twin Galaxies — The Historical Birthplace of Organized Competitive eSports —
On East Main Street east of South Market Street, on the right when traveling east.
Twin Galaxies, history's most famous video game & pinball arcade, was founded in Ottumwa, Iowa, at 226 East Main Street on November 10, 1981, by Jonathan David Bloch and Walter Aldro Day, Jr. As the birthplace of organized competitive . . . — — Map (db m276118) HM
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18 ► Iowa, Wapello County, Ottumwa — Veterans Memorial —
On Church Street at River Street, on the right when traveling north on Church Street.
In honor of the men and women of Wapello County who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States — — Map (db m90271) WM
 
 
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Nov. 11, 2026