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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24Z1_theobald-subwatershed_Anthon-IA.html
This small subwatershed was a pilot project of the Little Sioux River Flood Preservation Project. It was the first organized subwatershed in Woodbury County. The project was supervised by the Woodbury County Soil and Water Conservation District an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24QW_the-spirit-of-siouxland_Sioux-City-IA.html
The sculpture commemorates Siouxland's extraordinary response to the crash of United Flight 232 on July 19,1989. It depicts the rescue of three-year-old Spencer Bailey by Lt. Col. Dennis Nielsen of the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Tactical F…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24QV_the-lewis-clark-expedition_Sioux-City-IA.html
In 1804-1806, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led the Corps of Discovery on an epic journey. Charged by President Thomas Jefferson to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean through the newly acquired Louisiana territory, they mapped t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24QU_m-v-sergeant-floyd_Sioux-City-IA.html
On August 21, Tuesday, 1804, Lewis and Clark wrote: "We set out verry early this morning and proceeded under a Gentle Breeze from the S.E . . . Passed Willow Creek (Perry Creek) Small on the S.S (Starboard Side) below a bluff of about 170 feet h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XRA_herbert-quick-ravine-historical_Sioux-City-IA.html
Named in Memory of -Herbert Quick- -Statesman-Writer- -Mayor of Sioux City- He Knew and Loved the Prairie's of Iowa -1861 - 1925-
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XQA_strong-simple-and-economical-historical_Correctionville-IA.html
This bridge is a type of bridge patented in 1844, by Thomas and Caleb Pratt. The first Pratt truss bridges were wood designs, but when wrought iron and then steel became more available, the design quickly switched to metal. Metal bridges could han…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XQ9_correctionvilles-engine-for-growth-historical_Correctionville-IA.html
Midwestern prairie towns relied on trains to bring passengers, consumer goods, construction lumber, mail and coal. A town with a depot enjoyed more business activity and travelers coming and going because trains made regularly scheduled stops to l…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XQ8_first-brides-grave-historical_Sioux-City-IA.html
Dedicated in Memory of Roselie Menard Sioux City's First Bride Born 1838 A.D. Died 1865 A.D. Presented By Milton E. Follis 1939 Officers of Woodbury County Pioneer Club Frank E. Gill, Pres. W.M. Stevens, Past Pres. Ida M. Car…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WLO_prospect-hill-historical_Sioux-City-IA.html
Erected by Iowa Presbyterians In Memory of Rev. Sheldon Jackson Rev. T.H. Cleland Rev. J.C. Elliott Pioneer Missionaries who on April 29, 1869 from this hill top viewed the great unchurched areas and after prayer went out to win the west fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WLL_veterans-memorial-a-war-memorial_Correctionville-IA.html
To all who honorably served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America
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