Manoah Hedge, Mahaska County Historian, Teacher; Principal; County Superintendent <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Historians">Historians</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=History">History</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Past+and+Present+of+Mahaska+County">Past and Present of Mahaska County</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Book">Book</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Author">Author</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Teacher">Teacher</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Superintendents">Superintendents</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa">Iowa</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Mahaska+County">Mahaska County</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Oskaloosa">Oskaloosa</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=19th+Century">19th Century</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=20th+Century">20th Century</a> This is a still photograph taken of Manoah Hedge, who is credited for writing the first contemporary history of Mahaska County, Iowa. This history published was entitled; Past and Present of Mahaska County, Iowa. The book documented short, yet detailed, biographical accounts of citizens that lived and contributed to Mahaska County between 1844 and 1906. Hedge was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, on June 22, 1846. At a young age, Hedge moved to Eddyville, Iowa, and attended Eddyville High School. Following high school Hedge attended Oskaloosa College and became a teacher in Wapello County in 1866. In 1878 Hege became the principal of all schools in Beacon, Iowa in Mahaska County. In 1886 Hedge became the Superintendent of schools in Mahaska County, serving four years (2 terms) at that post. Subsequently, Hedge opened a bookstore which eventually became known as Hedge Brothers. In 1902 Hedge started a wall paper business. During his adult years, Hedge served as a board member of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA). Hedge was married to Laura Skaggs on February 21, 1877, and together they had three children. Upon Laura's death in 1892, Hedge remarried Anna Brolliar on December 19, 1900, and had one child. Manoah Hedge Mahaska County Collection The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., Chicago, IL "2009-08-11" www.wmpenn.edu still image/jpeg 2000 image Wilcox Library http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,291 Market Street in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Circa 1905 <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Oskaloosa">Oskaloosa</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa">Iowa</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Market+Street">Market Street</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Early+20th+Century">Early 20th Century</a> This is a scene of historic Market Street in downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa around 1905. Across the street from the buildings in the photograph is the famous town square. Market Street is one of two major roads in Oskaloosa; the other street being A Avenue, as the two roads intersect and bring the town together in many regards. Market Street is known for housing many businesses over the decades ever since Oskaloosa was founded, as the street is in an ideal location for resident and travelers alike. Chuck Russell Chuck Russell Chuck Russell "2009-06-08" www.wmpenn.edu/library/about.html still image/jpeg 2000 image www.wmpenn.edu/library/about.html http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,274 Market Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa, 1930's <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Oskaloosa">Oskaloosa</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa">Iowa</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Market+Street">Market Street</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Downtown">Downtown</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Mahaska+County">Mahaska County</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Early+20th+Century">Early 20th Century</a> Pictured here is an image of Market Street in downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa. Market Street was one of two main streets that go through the town; the other being A Avenue, also known as Route 92. Market Street continues to serve the downtown Oskaloosa with its many businesses and famous town square, as it did so before and during the 1930's. Chuck Russell Chuck Russell Chuck Russell "2009-06-08" www.wmpenn.edu/library/about.html still image/jpeg 2000 image www.wmpenn.edu/library/about.html http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,218 McGregor's Furniture House <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Mahaska+County">Mahaska County</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa">Iowa</a> This photo was taken for the Heritage Documentation Programs, a division of the National Parks Services. The Heritage Documentation Programs is responsible for administering the Historic American Buildings Survey, Historic American Engineering Record, and Historic American Landscapes Survey. All information from the Heritage Documentation Programs is archived in the Library of Congress. Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/search/?q=mahaska%20county%20ia&fa=digitized:true image/jpeg image http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,372 McGregor's Furniture House <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Mahaska+County">Mahaska County</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa">Iowa</a> This photo was taken for the Heritage Documentation Programs, a division of the National Parks Services. The Heritage Documentation Programs is responsible for administering the Historic American Buildings Survey, Historic American Engineering Record, and Historic American Landscapes Survey. All information from the Heritage Documentation Programs is archived in the Library of Congress. Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/search/?q=mahaska%20county%20ia&fa=digitized:true image/jpeg image http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,373 McGregor's Furniture House <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Mahaska+County">Mahaska County</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa">Iowa</a> This photo was taken for the Heritage Documentation Programs, a division of the National Parks Services. The Heritage Documentation Programs is responsible for administering the Historic American Buildings Survey, Historic American Engineering Record, and Historic American Landscapes Survey. All information from the Heritage Documentation Programs is archived in the Library of Congress. Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/search/?q=mahaska%20county%20ia&fa=digitized:true image/jpeg image http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,374 Micajah T. Williams (b. May 29, 1820, d. ?); Mahaska County Clerk; Banker; Statesman; Lawyer; Commissioner; Pioneer <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=County+Clerk">County Clerk</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Pioneer">Pioneer</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Founder">Founder</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=State+Representative">State Representative</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa">Iowa</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Mahaska+County">Mahaska County</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Oskaloosa">Oskaloosa</a> Judge M.T. Williams can be credited for helping determine the official town name and Mahaska County seat of Oskaloosa in 1844. Moving from his native home state of Ohio, Williams came to Iowa in 1843 and set up a law practice located in Mt. Pleasant. He was appointed the first County Clerk of Mahaska County by Judge Joseph Williams of Muscatine, IA in 1844. Most notable in M.T. Williams' repertoire was his service in determining the location of the state capital in Polk County in 1846. In that particular year the capital was located in Iowa City. Many felt that the capital should be moved to Oskaloosa, but in the end, the decision was made to move the capital to somewhere in Polk County. Originally, three men were appointed to fulfill this task. One of the men did not show up and the second man became ill on the expedition, leaving Williams alone in determining the capital site in Des Moines. Williams served two terms in the Iowa State Legislature (1854 and 1862). M.T. Williams also helped found various financial institutions in Oskaloosa. He and his law partner Williams T. Smith established the first savings house on March 1, 1855. He also helped found the Mahaska County Savings Bank in 1875. In 1879, Williams was appointed Vice President of the Oskaloosa National Bank. Union Historical Company, Librarian of Congress Mahaska County Collection Mills and Company: Des Moines, IA 2008-06-21 www.wmpenn.edu/library/library/about.html still image/jpeg image Wilcox Library http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,13 Middle Creek Bridge <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Mahaska+County">Mahaska County</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa">Iowa</a> The Middle Creek Bridge, a 4-panel Pratt pony truss, is one of only four bridges remaining built by Seevers Manufacturing Company, based in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The use of steel pipe for the upper chord was a standard design for the company, which also manufactured steam pipes. This bridge is an excellent example of the company's work, an unusual structural type designed and fabricated by a small-scale Iowa company. This photo was taken for the Heritage Documentation Programs, a division of the National Parks Services. The Heritage Documentation Programs is responsible for administering the Historic American Buildings Survey, Historic American Engineering Record, and Historic American Landscapes Survey. All information from the Heritage Documentation Programs is archived in the Library of Congress. Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/search/?q=mahaska%20county%20ia&fa=digitized:true image/jpeg image http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,321 Middle Creek Bridge <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Mahaska+County">Mahaska County</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa">Iowa</a> The Middle Creek Bridge, a 4-panel Pratt pony truss, is one of only four bridges remaining built by Seevers Manufacturing Company, based in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The use of steel pipe for the upper chord was a standard design for the company, which also manufactured steam pipes. This bridge is an excellent example of the company's work, an unusual structural type designed and fabricated by a small-scale Iowa company. This photo was taken for the Heritage Documentation Programs, a division of the National Parks Services. The Heritage Documentation Programs is responsible for administering the Historic American Buildings Survey, Historic American Engineering Record, and Historic American Landscapes Survey. All information from the Heritage Documentation Programs is archived in the Library of Congress. Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/search/?q=mahaska%20county%20ia&fa=digitized:true image/jpeg image http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,322 Middle Creek Bridge <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Mahaska+County">Mahaska County</a> <a href="/items/browse?advanced%5B0%5D%5Belement_id%5D=49&advanced%5B0%5D%5Btype%5D=is+exactly&advanced%5B0%5D%5Bterms%5D=Iowa">Iowa</a> The Middle Creek Bridge, a 4-panel Pratt pony truss, is one of only four bridges remaining built by Seevers Manufacturing Company, based in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The use of steel pipe for the upper chord was a standard design for the company, which also manufactured steam pipes. This bridge is an excellent example of the company's work, an unusual structural type designed and fabricated by a small-scale Iowa company. This photo was taken for the Heritage Documentation Programs, a division of the National Parks Services. The Heritage Documentation Programs is responsible for administering the Historic American Buildings Survey, Historic American Engineering Record, and Historic American Landscapes Survey. All information from the Heritage Documentation Programs is archived in the Library of Congress. Library of Congress http://www.loc.gov/search/?q=mahaska%20county%20ia&fa=digitized:true image/jpeg image http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,323