The Fascinating Archaeological Discovery That Put This Iowa Small Town On The Map
Raymond Goldfield
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Iowa has a many “one-horse towns” – and some of them might not even have one horse! We’ve got a lot of wide-open spaces in the Hawkeye State, and that’s part of the charm. One of the tiniest towns in Iowa is definitely Turin, known as the Heart of the Loess Hills. This beautiful prairie town only has a population of 72 people, with most of them heading to nearby Onawa for food and shopping. But in 1955, Turin was home to an amazing historic find in Iowa – the discovery of the Turin Man, then believed to be the oldest human remains ever found in Iowa! For a short time, Turin was the center of the archaeological world in the Hawkeye State, and you can still find reminders of this around the area today.
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Did you know about the Turin Man? Tell us how you learned about this unique historic find in Iowa in the comments section. To find out more, head to Onawa, and visit the Monona County Historical Museum. Onawa is also home to a popular family restaurant. It can be quite a drive to Turin, so make sure you’ve packed the essentials if you’re coming from far away.
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