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John Montgomery, original land holder of Oskaloosa, Iowa

John Montgomery, original land holder of Oskaloosa, Iowa

Title

John Montgomery, original land holder of Oskaloosa, Iowa

Description

This is a lithographic portrait of John Montgomery, the original owner of all land property found in the town of Oskaloosa, Iowa. In 1843, Montgomerey received the land patent from the U.S. government. Eventually, Montgomery sold the property off to various speculators by the end of the 1840's and 1850's.

Creator

Mahaska County Historical Society

Source

Historical Archives

Publisher

Mahaska County Historical Society

Date

2008-07-29

Contributor

Paul and Glenn Montgomery

Rights

www.nelsonpioneer.org

Format

still image/jpeg

Type

image

Identifier

Mahaska Historical Society
http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,164

Collection