This Road Trip Takes You To The Most Fascinating Historical Sites In All Of Iowa
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Kim Magaraci
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Iowa is a fascinating state for history buffs – with thousands of years of Native American history and a few hundred years of European-American settlement, there’s so much to learn about the Hawkeye State. Take a few days to explore Iowa’s most interesting historic sites on this incredible historic Iowa road trip.
Did you know the first robbery of a moving train happened here in Iowa? Visit the Jesse James Historical Site to see for yourself, but read the story of the unbelievable train robbery to learn more.
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The historic Old State House in Iowa City is a great place to learn about early Iowa history. It was the main government building in Iowa, and now it's a landmark building at the University of Iowa.
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Julien Dubuque gained favor with the local Native Americans and started a fur trading post at this spot long before Iowa was even a state! The very first town in Iowa became Dubuque thanks to his efforts. Dubuque and two local Native Americans are buried at the monument that overlooks the river.
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The Effigy Mounds National Monument is an incredible testament to the Native American culture in Eastern Iowa. Visit to take a glimpse back in time and see this incredible, preserved natural area for yourself.
The stunning Grotto of the Redemption is the life work of Father Paul Dobberstein. Read about the largest Grotto in the world here.
The Sergeant Floyd Monument overlooks the Missouri River and was established to honor Charles Floyd. Sergeant Floyd was a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, who died on the voyage, and was buried here.
The beautiful General Dodge House is a historic museum in Council Bluffs. It was built in 1869 and Grenville M. Dodge, a Union Army general, lived there. General Dodge was an important Iowa politician, and a big part of the railroad development across the American West.
Have you visited any of the places above? Tell us all about your trips in the comments below!
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