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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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PLEASE post TWO pictures. Also, add a short description.

1: HISTORICAL SIGN OR PLAQUE.

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2: SURROUNDING AREA WITH SIGN IN THE PICTURE.

3. Complete Text of marker required within the long description

4. Naming, title of marker/nearest city/state.
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Yep!" or "Been Here" give some insight.
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Iowa Historical MarkersThe Estherville Meteorite - rural Estherville, IA

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This historical marker tells about the meteorite that fell near here in 1879.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 07/08/2011

last visited: 03/21/2023

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Iowa Historical MarkersOkamanpadu Lake - Rural Dolliver, IA

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This plaque highlights the importance of this area as an historical campsite.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 07/08/2011

last visited: 11/14/2015

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Iowa Historical MarkersThatcher & Noble markers - Spirit Lake, IA

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Both the Thatcher and Noble families lost their lives during the Spirit Lake massacre with the exception of Mr. Thatcher who had gone to Waterloo for supplies.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 05/13/2011

last visited: 08/15/2017

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Iowa Historical MarkersHowe Cabin - Spirit Lake, IA

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The family of Joel Howe and his wife and six children were murdered in the Spirit Lake massacre.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 05/13/2011

last visited: 06/27/2017

Image for Original site of Ft. Defiance, Spirit Lake, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersOriginal site of Ft. Defiance, Spirit Lake, IA

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This historical marker tells about Ft. Defiance, a stockade to protect area settlers from Indian attacks.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 05/13/2011

last visited: never

Image for Site of Stockade Marker, Spirit Lake, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersSite of Stockade Marker, Spirit Lake, IA

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This was the location of the old stockade where upwards of forty families sought shelter from the Indians.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 05/13/2011

last visited: 01/27/2023

Image for First White Woman Historical Marker - Spirit Lake, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersFirst White Woman Historical Marker - Spirit Lake, IA

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Mrs. Dena Barkman Funk was the first white woman born in Dickinson County.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 08/31/2011

last visited: never

Image for Marble Cabin Marker, Spirit Lake, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersMarble Cabin Marker, Spirit Lake, IA

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Mr. Marble was murdered at this site and his wife was taken hostage during the Spirit Lake massacre.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 05/13/2011

last visited: 08/14/2017

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Iowa Historical MarkersSite of Granger Cabin, Arnolds Park, IA

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Four young bachelors from Red Wing, Minnesota, were massacred by Indians at the Granger cabin in 1857.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 08/31/2011

last visited: 07/04/2019

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Iowa Historical MarkersMattock Cabin - Arnolds Park, IA

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The cabin, where James Mattock, his wife, five children, and Mr. Robert Madison lived, was destroyed and the people burned within by Inkpadutah of the Sioux tribe.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 05/13/2011

last visited: 07/04/2019

Image for Gardner Cabin and Luce Cabin Historical Markers - Arnolds Park, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersGardner Cabin and Luce Cabin Historical Markers - Arnolds Park, IA

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The Luce family was killed in the Spirit Lake massacre while they were living with the Gardners. Two plaques mark the spot.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 05/13/2011

last visited: 01/27/2023

Image for Abbie Gardner State Historic Site, Arnolds Park, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersAbbie Gardner State Historic Site, Arnolds Park, IA

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This historical marker is found on the face of the granite obelisk at the Abbie Gardner State Historic Site in Arnolds Park.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 02/20/2011

last visited: 07/04/2019

Image for Town of Emmetsburg Historical Marker, rural Emmetsburg, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersTown of Emmetsburg Historical Marker, rural Emmetsburg, IA

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This historical marker tells about the original town of Emmetsburg.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 03/18/2011

last visited: 11/10/2012

Image for W. L. Harding Historical Marker - rural Melvin, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersW. L. Harding Historical Marker - rural Melvin, IA

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This historical marker tells about Governor W. L. Harding’s birthplace near here.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 05/13/2011

last visited: 05/29/2021

Image for O’Brien County Historical Marker – rural Sutherland, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersO’Brien County Historical Marker – rural Sutherland, IA

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This marker is located about a half mile north of Hwy. 10 across from the nature center.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 09/19/2011

last visited: never

Image for Historical Record Marker, rural Sheldon, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersHistorical Record Marker, rural Sheldon, IA

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This Iowa historical marker is found on a rock along Hwy. 18 a few miles east of Sheldon.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 02/20/2011

last visited: 08/03/2017

Image for Celebrate Our State: Iowa 150th Historic Marker – Varina, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersCelebrate Our State: Iowa 150th Historic Marker – Varina, IA

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This historical marker commemorates Iowa’s 150th birthday by sharing the town’s history in this little green space across from Varina’s post office.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 04/23/2011

last visited: never

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Iowa Historical MarkersPilot Rock

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High on a ridge at the south end of Cherokee, Iowa, Pilot Rock, an enormous glacial boulder, overlooks the Little Sioux River Valley

posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member MNSearchers

location: Iowa

date approved: 05/07/2007

last visited: 01/29/2023

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Iowa Historical MarkersBirthplace of Extension Service– Hull, IA

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This marker celebrates the birthplace of the Iowa State Extension Service and commemorates 150 years of their service to Iowans.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 08/31/2011

last visited: never

Image for Russ Dixon Historical Marker – Correctionville, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersRuss Dixon Historical Marker – Correctionville, IA

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An historical marker stands on the south side of the Russ Dixon Bridge just outside Correctionville. The text tells the history of this bridge builder:

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 06/02/2011

last visited: never

Image for Profiting from Cross-Country Travel Historical Marker – Correctionville, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersProfiting from Cross-Country Travel Historical Marker – Correctionville, IA

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This historical sign tells about the significance of Route 20 and the business generated by traffic taking this route through Iowa.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 04/20/2011

last visited: never

Image for Built for a Lifetime of Service Historical Marker – Correctionville, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersBuilt for a Lifetime of Service Historical Marker – Correctionville, IA

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This historical marker stands outside this two story brick schoolhouse, the oldest brick school in Woodbury County and the third oldest in the state.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 04/23/2011

last visited: 09/17/2018

Image for Merle Hay Memorial Marker – Glidden, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersMerle Hay Memorial Marker – Glidden, IA

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A large cement historical marker is dedicated to the memory of Merle D. Hay.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 06/11/2011

last visited: never

Image for Inkpaduta’s Campsite Historical Marker, rural Smithland, IAview gallery

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Iowa Historical MarkersInkpaduta’s Campsite Historical Marker, rural Smithland, IA

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This historical marker tells about the Sioux encampment that took place in this area before the infamous Spirit Lake Massacre.

posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama

location: Iowa

date approved: 05/01/2011

last visited: never

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