On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue at Chestnut Street, on the left when traveling north on 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue.
The Clarinda Carnegie Library
Built in 1908
has been placed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior — — Map (db m87508) HM
On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south.
POW / MIA
Duty • Honor • Sacrifice
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"America means freedom and there's no expression of freedom quite so sincere as music."
Major Glenn Miller
1Lt Vernon Baker . . . — — Map (db m88026) WM
On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue (U.S. 71) 0.2 miles south of Essie Davison Drive, on the right when traveling south.
This 400 Acre Farm
Given to Page County, Iowa
November 29, 1991
"as a memorial to my father
Allen Davison"
Dedicated November 1, 1994 — — Map (db m87989) HM
On Grant Street east of 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This stone marks the site of the first school house in Clarinda. Built in 1854 and where Theodore Roosevelt spoke April 23, 1903. — — Map (db m87507) HM
On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south.
"Everywhere in the country, for those who have learned to see and understand, are lessons which point toward the richness and strength of life."
by Jessie Field Shambaugh
These words are written in memory of "The Mother of 4-H" to honor her . . . — — Map (db m88080) HM
On South 16th Street (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south.
In 1901, as a country school teacher, Jessie Field created practical farm and home courses for her students as part of the regular curriculum. Later, as superintendent of Page County schools, she expanded these clubs and camps to include all rural . . . — — Map (db m224590) HM
On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south.
Taught in this Goldenrod School
September 7, 1891 to February 24, 1893
Married Lewis Elmer Miller May 4, 1898
Their second son was (Alton) Glenn Miller
Born in Clarinda, Iowa March 1, 1904 — — Map (db m88089) HM
On Grant Street east of 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This medallion preserved from the original Clarinda High School is presented by the Class of 1950 to past and future Classes of CHS — — Map (db m87504) HM
On Main Street at 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
We wish to promote peace and harmony like the music of Glenn Miller which brought our communities together. May this tree and this stone symbolize growth and stability of our Sister City relationship.
Frank Snyder, Mayor of Clarinda
Toranosuke . . . — — Map (db m87424) HM
On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue (U.S. 71) south of Essie Davison Drive, on the left when traveling south.
The greatest children's migration in the history of the United States took place during the seventy-five years from 1854-1929. Orphan and impoverished children were transported from the overcrowded eastern cities to the vast midwestern farmlands. . . . — — Map (db m88093) HM
On Main Street at 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue, on the left when traveling east on Main Street.
One of 7 African-Americans to receive the
Medal of Honor for WWII
Awarded January 13, 1997
Clarinda High School Graduate 1939
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his own life above and beyond the call of duty in . . . — — Map (db m87435) WM
On 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue at Washington Street, on the left when traveling south on 16th Street / Glenn Miller Avenue.
Page County Roll of Honor
This monument is dedicated to the veterans and service members who have served this country so faithfully in war and peace from the Revolution to the present time to protect our freedom.
Page County Roll of Honor . . . — — Map (db m87422) WM
On Lincoln Street at 19th Street, on the right when traveling west on Lincoln Street.
has been designated a
National
Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America — — Map (db m87512) HM
