The First Licensed Ferry

The First Licensed Ferry (HMS2N)

Location: Des Moines, IA 50309 Polk County
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Country: United States of America
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N 41° 35.377', W 93° 37.032'

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This Boulder Commemorates The first licensed ferry at the junction of the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers1847
The first Pontoon Bridge at Sycamore Street (Now Grand Avenue)1856
The First Toll Bridge at Court Avenue1856
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HM NumberHMS2N
Series This marker is part of the Daughters of the American Revolution series
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Year Placed1933
Placed ByAbgail Adams Chapter D.A.R
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, October 15th, 2014 at 6:26pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)15T E 448557 N 4604397
Decimal Degrees41.58961667, -93.61720000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 41° 35.377', W 93° 37.032'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds41° 35' 22.62" N, 93° 37' 1.92" W
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Area Code(s)515, 641
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 2-88 Grand Ave, Des Moines IA 50309, US
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