This historic home was the residence of Congressman John F. Lacey, who served in the United States House of Representatives between 1890 and 1908. His house was located on the corner of North Market Street and B Avenue East.
This is a picture of Homer McFall in his World War I uniform. McFall hailed from West Des Moines Township in Mahaska County, Iowa. McFall is one of several men who served his country in World War I from Mahaska County, Iowa.
This photograph dates to August 9-18, 1915 and depicts the men from Company H who were known as the Horse Thief Squad. Although the United States did not enter World War I until early 1917, the men in this picture went on to serve in Company H…
James Nelson was the youngest son of revered farmer and pioneer, Daniel Nelson, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, in Mahaska County. James endured many of the same hardships as his father when first coming to Iowa, helping his father with chores associated with…
This is a picture taken of Chief James White Cloud from the Ioway Native-American Nation. James was born in 1848 and was the son of Mahaska the Younger (a.k.a. Frances White Cloud) and Mary Robidoux. James was not a full-blooded Ioway…
This is a photograph of John Mills Lacey, father of Congressman John F. Lacey, who represented the 6th Iowa District in the United States House of Representatives between 1890 and 1906. John Mills Lacey raised his family in West Virginia until he…
John Nelson was the second oldest son of revered farmer and pioneer, Daniel Nelson, of Oskaloosa, Iowa, in Mahaska County. John endured many of the same hardships as his father when first coming to Iowa, helping his father with chores associated…
This is a portrait of John R. Needham, founder and editor of Oskaloosa, Iowa's most famous newspaper; the Oskaloosa Herald. In addition to his passion for news and writing, Needham was also politically active, so much so that he eventually became…
This is a picture of the Lacey Block on the 100 block of North Market Street in downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa. The block was named after Congressman John F. Lacey, who lived on the very same block in Oskaloosa. Aside from being a lawyer and Congressman,…
This is a photograph of the Lacey Building, taken in 1885. It was named after its owner, Congressman John F. Lacey, a prominent attorney, legislator, and Civil War veteran. The building was at 105 High Avenue West and housed Willard and Weeks…
