Agricola was a farm community that came about from the Latin word meaning "farmer" on January 27, 1855. Most of its residents, like most in Mahaska County, came from Ohio. When New Barnes, now called Barnes City, was founded, Agricola residents…
A large drum is partially visible on the left and a large can is sitting on a table in the center. There are a several pipes, valves, and a motor on the lower right. A Sweetland filter is on the floor at the bottom center of the photograph.
