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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Mason City, Iowa

 
Clickable Map of Cerro Gordo 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 Cerro Gordo County, IA (32) Butler County, IA (1) Floyd County, IA (8) Franklin County, IA (4) Hancock County, IA (2) Mitchell County, IA (5) Winnebago County, IA (5) Worth County, IA (23) Wright County, IA (5)  CerroGordoCounty(32) Cerro Gordo County (32)  ButlerCounty(1) Butler County (1)  FloydCounty(8) Floyd County (8)  FranklinCounty(4) Franklin County (4)  HancockCounty(2) Hancock County (2)  MitchellCounty(5) Mitchell County (5)  WinnebagoCounty(5) Winnebago County (5)  WorthCounty(23) Worth County (23)  WrightCounty(5) Wright County (5)
Mason City is the county seat for Cerro Gordo County
Mason City is in Cerro Gordo County
      Cerro Gordo County (32)  
ADJACENT TO CERRO GORDO COUNTY
      Butler County (1)  
      Floyd County (8)  
      Franklin County (4)  
      Hancock County (2)  
      Mitchell County (5)  
      Winnebago County (5)  
      Worth County (23)  
      Wright County (5)  
 
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1 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — "The Music Man"Meredith Willson — May 18, 1902 - June 15, 1984 —
Near South Pennsylvania Avenue south of 2nd Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south.
The musical score resounds the spirit of “River City,” a tribute to the community of Mason City from the creator-composer. Meredith Willson May 18, 1902 – June 15, 1984 ”May the good Lord bless and keep you.” A . . . Map (db m162292) HM
2 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Arthur Rule House1912-13
On Rock Glen just south of East State Street, on the left when traveling south.
Walter Burley Griffen, Arch. Prairie SchoolMap (db m162403) HM
3 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Civil War Memorial
On Federal Avenue south of 1st Street NW, on the right when traveling south.
Pleasant Hill, La. O. A. Wilson, Co. B. 32d Iowa, Died of wounds received at Pleasant Hill, La. 1864. Samuel Robins, Co. B. 32d Iowa, Killed by a falling building at Eastpoint, Miss. Jan. 22, 1865. Lieut. W. C. . . . Map (db m89718) WM
4 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Cronin-Dexter Camp No. 28 United Spanish War VeteransDedicated to
On State Street at Washington Avenue (U.S. 65), on the right when traveling west on State Street.
who volunteered their services and gave their lives in the War of 1898Map (db m89675) WM
5 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Dr. George C. and Eleanor Stockman HouseIowa Historic Site
On 1st Street NE north of State Street, on the right when traveling north.
Frank Lloyd Wright 1908 Prairie School Architecture In Mason City This Property is Listed in The National Register of Historic Places U.S. Department of [the] InteriorMap (db m89571) HM
6 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — G. Curtis Yelland House1910
On River Heights Drive just north of 4th Street Southeast, on the right when traveling north.
William Drummond, Architect Prairie SchoolMap (db m162248) HM
7 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Harry D. Page House1912
On Rock Glen just north of 1st Street Southeast, on the left when traveling south.
Walter Burley Griffen, Arch. Prairie SchoolMap (db m162278) HM
8 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — James Blythe House1913
On First Street Southeast at Rock Glen, on the right when traveling east on First Street Southeast.
Walter Burley Griffen, Arch. Prairie SchoolMap (db m162314) HM
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9 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Joshua G. Melson House1912
On River Heights Drive just west of South Maryland Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Walter Burley Griffin, Arch. Prairie SchoolMap (db m162275) HM
10 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Mason City Area Veterans Monument• Unseen • Unheard • Unwavering • United •
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 65) south of 1st Street NW, on the left when traveling south.
To all veterans that have served during peacetime and conflicts in the Armed Forces of the United States. To the mothers, fathers, and families whose sons and daughters have made the supreme sacrifice. To those veterans who still suffer the . . . Map (db m89704) WM
11 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Mason City Public Library1903 — Iowa Historic Site —
On State Street at Pennsylvania Avenue, on the left when traveling east on State Street.
This property is listed in the National Register of Historic PlacesMap (db m89574) HM
12 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Railroad Development in Mason CitySteam Era, 1869 - 1955
[Left Panel] Steam railroad history began in 1869 for Mason City when the McGregor & Missouri River Rwy laid track from Nora Springs to Clear Lake and became part of the effort to link Chicago with South Dakota, and in 1870-71 when the Mason . . . Map (db m89655) HM
13 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Replica of the Statue of Liberty
On Washington Avenue (U.S. 65) at 1st Street NW, on the left when traveling south on Washington Avenue.
With the faith and courage of their forefathers who made possible the freedom of these United States The Boy Scouts of America dedicate this replica of the Statue of Liberty as a pledge of everlasting fidelity and loyalty . . . Map (db m89676) HM
14 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — St. John Baptist Church715 Sixth Street S.W.      Mason City, Iowa
On 6th Street SW at South Jackson Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 6th Street SW.
Conceptualized in 1919, incorporated - September 21, 1920. This site for the church was purchased in 1926. The founding members and families of St. John Baptist Church worked diligently to erect a building to bring a small but growing . . . Map (db m172803) HM
15 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — The Historic Park Inn Hotel and City National Bank
On State Street at Federal Avenue, on the left when traveling west on State Street.
Frank Lloyd Wright 1910 This property has benn placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m89586) HM
16 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — The Minneapolis & St. Louis R.R. #457"Rotary Cannonball"
Minneapolis & St. Louis #457 History 1912 American Locomotive Company of Schenectady, N.Y. built the 457 for the Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad at a cost of $18,456.03. The Consolidation type locomotive served 38 years for the M&StL, . . . Map (db m89634) HM
17 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Tom Mac Nider House1959
On Rock Glen south of East State Street, on the left when traveling south.
Curtis Besinger, Arch. Prairie SchoolMap (db m162407) HM
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18 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Veterans Memorial
On Federal Avenue south of 1st Street NW, on the right when traveling south.
In memory of those who fought and served honorably to keep our United States freeMap (db m89710) WM
19 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — Vietnam War Memorial
On 2nd Street NE east of Connecticut Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
These doors turning with the wind, once flew in Vietnam. They now host the names & towns of those from Mason City and surrounding counties who died in in an ungrateful war. You've never really died if you are remembered. These names will be . . . Map (db m89533) WM
20 Iowa, Cerro Gordo County, Mason City — World War Memorial
On Washington Avenue at 3rd Street NW, on the right when traveling south on Washington Avenue.
Dedicated to the memory of the men who entered the service of their country from Cerro Gordo County and who gave their lives in the World War [Dedicated] June 24, 1934 . . . Map (db m89729) WM
 
 
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