Penn College was founded by Quakers, who believed education to be a necessity in their lives, but public schooling had not yet come to Iowa in the late 19th century. Oskaloosa seemed like the perfect location for a Quaker college due to the two…
The first football team at Penn was formed in 1892, with James R. Howard serving as captain. The first full season of football was in the year 1896. Penn's first undefeated football team was in 1904 (7-0), and Penn's first Iowa Conference…
Oskaloosa College was founded in 1863 by the Christian Church. In 1881 a number of faculty moved to Des Moines and founded Drake University. In 1902, the building was purchased by Charles S. Burton of Canton, Missouri, and he moved his…
The Whitmore Mill was located on the South Skunk River, north of Oskaloosa, at the current location of the Oskaloosa Water Treatment Plant. The mill was built by Duncan and Peck in the 1840’s. The mill initially was a lumber mill and later converted…
The Whitmore Mill was located on the South Skunk River, north of Oskaloosa, at the current location of the Oskaloosa Water Treatment Plant. The mill was built by Duncan and Peck in the 1840’s. The mill initially was a lumber mill and later converted…
The Whitmore Mill was located on the South Skunk River, north of Oskaloosa, at the current location of the Oskaloosa Water Treatment Plant. The mill was built by Duncan and Peck in the 1840’s. The mill initially was a lumber mill and later converted…
When citizens of Oskaloosa think of music, the city or municipal bands of the town come to mind. Since the 1880's, Oskaloosa has placed a special emphasis on its band. From the Knights Templar Band to the C.L. Barnhouse Brigade Band, Oskaloosa's…
When citizens of Oskaloosa think of music, the name C.L. Barnhouse comes to mind often. Barnhouse came to Iowa from West Virginia as a young adult in search of a successful music career. In 1890, he made Oskaloosa, Iowa his residence and formed the…
