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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RNW_the-mormon-pioneer-trail-a-warm-welcome-on-the-nishnabotna_Lewis-IA.html
Beginning in February of 1846, the vanguard of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons) struggled across southern Iowa on the way to their "New Zion" in the Rocky Mountains.
The trek from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Kanesville (Coun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RNU_fighting-slavery-aiding-runaways_Lewis-IA.html
Iowa assumed an important place in America's Underground Railroad history when Missourians closed off the Missouri River to Kansas bound settlers. For Iowa residents involved in helping runaways, the work was a dangerous and illegal business. Most…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RMW_rev-george-b-hitchcock-house_Lewis-IA.html
Rev. George B. Hitchcock House
has been designated a
National Historic Landmark
This site possesses national significance
in commemorating the history of the
United States of America
This property is listed in the
National Register
of Hi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RM7_world-wars-memorial_Lewis-IA.html
In honor of those who served
in World Wars One and Two
In Memory Of
Ray Enfield · Frank H. Enfield
Guy H. Peters · Harry Porter
Kenneth Lawton · Bernard Kaiser
Wayne Reynolds
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RM5_the-mormon-trail_Lewis-IA.html
Determined and authenticated
by the Historical Department of Iowa, 1911.
This monument was erected in 1917 by the
Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution
in memory of the pioneers who followed
this trail and its tributaries.
We cross the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RM4_memorial-building_Lewis-IA.html
In 1948 fire destroyed
this area. Thru public
funding, and labor, in 1949,
this Memorial Building, arose.
[Engraved stone reads]
Lewis, Iowa
First 1855 Home,
Cass County,
Court House
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RM3_the-mormon-pioneer-trail-a-road-and-river-well-traveled_Lewis-IA.html
Beginning in February of 1846, the vanguard of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormons) struggled across southern Iowa on the way to their "New Zion" in the Rocky Mountains.
The trek from Nauvoo, Illinois, to Kanesville (Coun…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RM0_lewis-freedom-rock-veterans-memorial_Lewis-IA.html
Hitchcock House
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In sparsely settled Cass County
an entire company was enlisted
in Lewis, 1862.
Company I 23rd Infantry
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