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Iowa is fortunate to have many local organizations, state owned museums and historical sites working together to preserve the history of the state of Iowa.
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Historical Markers in Iowa. Historical events are usually printed on state markers seen at roadsides, parks or museums. Any markers of this kind that outlines an Iowa historical event is acceptable.
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1: HISTORICAL SIGN OR PLAQUE.

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4. Naming, title of marker/nearest city/state.
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Iowa Historical MarkersVotes For Women - Des Moines, IA

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Women's Suffrage historical marker on the Capitol steps in Des Moines, Iowa.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member bobfrapples8

location: Iowa

date approved: 08/20/2022

last visited: 04/29/2023

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Iowa Historical MarkersBoyhood Home of John Wayne - Brooklyn, Iowa

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This black metal marker is located on the northwestern lawn of the former boyhood home of John Wayne. The house is located at 717 Jackson Street in Brooklyn, Iowa.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member iconions

location: Iowa

date approved: 11/25/2020

last visited: 06/30/2023

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Iowa Historical MarkersAlexander Brownlie House Long Grove, IA

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The Alexander Brownlie House, also known as the Sod House. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1976.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Burnt Turtles

location: Iowa

date approved: 11/04/2020

last visited: 11/28/2021

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Iowa Historical MarkersKewash Nature Trail - Washington, Iowa

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This sign and map details the Kewash Nature Trail and is located at the south entrance to Central Park - 100 West Washington in Washington, Iowa.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member iconions

location: Iowa

date approved: 06/05/2020

last visited: never

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Iowa Historical MarkersCamp Harlan - Mt. Pleasant, IA

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Camp Harlan-With the assistance of Senator James Harlan, the War Department authorized a military training camp at Mount Pleasant in October of 1861.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Don.Morfe

location: Iowa

date approved: 12/02/2019

last visited: 10/24/2021

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Iowa Historical MarkersSabula Railroad History - Sabula, Iowa

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This metal marker, fastened on a concrete and brick plinth is located near the intersection of Vulcan and Elk Streets in Sabula, Iowa.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member iconions

location: Iowa

date approved: 06/16/2019

last visited: never

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Iowa Historical MarkersDan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village – Long Grove, IA

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This historical marker is at the entry of the Dan Nagle Walnut Grove Pioneer Village and tells about some of the buildings that visitors will find here.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 07/12/2016

last visited: 04/27/2017

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Iowa Historical MarkersMormon Battalion Mustering Grounds - Council Bluffs, IA

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The Mormon Army regrouping plaque

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member kamlo

location: Iowa

date approved: 05/03/2016

last visited: never

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Iowa Historical MarkersRoad to Zion – Rural Davis City, IA

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This historical marker stands outside the I-35 rest stop near Osceola.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 04/25/2016

last visited: 11/19/2016

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Iowa Historical MarkersMormon Trail and Utopian Experiments in Southern Iowa – Osceola, IA

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The rest stop along I-35 south of Osceola has a two-sided historical marker, one dedicated to the Mormon Trail, the other entitled Utopian Experiments in Southern Iowa.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 04/24/2016

last visited: never

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Iowa Historical MarkersDubuque's Mines of Spain - Dubuque IA

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Located outside the EB Lyons Interpretive Center.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie

location: Iowa

date approved: 09/07/2015

last visited: 10/28/2020

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Iowa Historical MarkersHistoric Pella - Pella, IA

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This state historical marker is located in the northeast corner of South Park - Oskaloosa and Main Streets in Pella, Iowa.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member iconions

location: Iowa

date approved: 06/07/2015

last visited: 03/05/2023

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Iowa Historical MarkersThe Mormon Trail - Chariton, IA

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This bronze marker set into a large granite boulder is located on the southwest lawn of the Lucas County Courthouse - 916 Braden Avenue in Chariton, Iowa.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member iconions

location: Iowa

date approved: 06/06/2015

last visited: never

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Iowa Historical MarkersThe Mormon Pioneer Trail / Tragedy along the Trace - Chariton, IA

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This stand-up marker is located on the southwest lawn of the Lucas County Courthouse - 916 Braden Avenue in Chariton, Iowa.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member iconions

location: Iowa

date approved: 06/06/2015

last visited: never

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Iowa Historical MarkersDillon's Furrow - Martelle, IA

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In small park in Martelle off of IA 1.

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Markerman62

location: Iowa

date approved: 03/22/2015

last visited: 03/11/2015

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Iowa Historical MarkersBundy’s Mill – Ackworth, IA

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These millstones stand as a reminder of a mill sawmill/gristmill that was located not far from this little town.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 12/26/2014

last visited: 04/04/2023

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Iowa Historical MarkersAmana General Store – Amana, IA

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The Amana General Store has an interesting history as recounted in the marker outside the door.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 12/06/2014

last visited: 01/06/2015

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Iowa Historical MarkersRonneburg Restaurant – Amana, IA

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This fabulous place to eat has an amazing history behind it as well. This plaque is on the exterior of the building.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 12/05/2014

last visited: 06/30/2023

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Iowa Historical MarkersAmana Society Furniture Shop – Amana, IA

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It’s always fun to stop at the furniture factory in Amana to watch them make their quality pieces of furniture in the workshop. This sign is located at that factory and tells a little of its history.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 12/05/2014

last visited: 01/06/2015

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Iowa Historical MarkersAmana Woolen Mill – Amana, IA

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This historical sign is located at the Amana Woolen Mill and tells about its background.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 12/05/2014

last visited: never

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Iowa Historical MarkersAmana Lily Pond – Amana, IA

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This historical marker is located in a small picnic area next to the Lily Lake and tells about its origin and background.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 12/04/2014

last visited: never

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Iowa Historical MarkersWindmill House - Amana, IA

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This historical marker labels the old Windmill House in Main Amana.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 12/03/2014

last visited: 03/20/2021

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Iowa Historical MarkersWater Power for Amana’s Mills - Amana, IA

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This historical marker is between the Amana Millrace and the Woolen Mill.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 12/03/2014

last visited: 05/13/2016

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Iowa Historical MarkersDredging Amana’s Millrace – Amana, IA

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This historical marker is located along Amana’s millrace canal.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 12/03/2014

last visited: 05/13/2016

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Iowa Historical MarkersWater When Needed - Keokuk, IA

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Water Works, for the city

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.

location: Iowa

date approved: 11/10/2014

last visited: never

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