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Rock Island Railroad Depot, Oskaloosa, Iowa, circa 1910; Mahaska County

Rock Island Railroad Depot, Oskaloosa, Iowa, circa 1910; Mahaska County

This is a circa 1910 photograph taken of Rock Island Railroad depot in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Oskaloosa serviced a number of railroad companies in the middle to late 19th Centuries, and into the 20th Century, causing an influx of people migrating to not…
Downtown Barnes City Street Scene, 1913; Mahaska County, Iowa

Downtown Barnes City Street Scene, 1913; Mahaska County, Iowa

This is an image of downtown Barnes City in Mahaska County, Iowa, in 1913. Note the old buildings and the setup of a typical main street in America during this time period, much of which has stayed the same today.
Historic House; Oskaloosa, Mahaska County; Iowa

Historic House; Oskaloosa, Mahaska County; Iowa

This is a historic district home located at 609 1st Avenue East in Oskaloosa, Iowa. The home is across the street from St. Mary's Catholic Church and is still in existence today.
Downtown Barnes City Street Scene, 1913; Mahaska County, Iowa

Downtown Barnes City Street Scene, 1913; Mahaska County, Iowa

This is an image of downtown Barnes City in Mahaska County, Iowa, circa 1913. Note the old buildings and the setup of a typical main street in America during this time period, much of which has stayed the same today.
Train passing Rock Island School, early 1900's; Mahaska County, Iowa

Train passing Rock Island School, early 1900's; Mahaska County, Iowa

This is a picture of a train passing the Rock Island School in Mahaska County in the early 1900's. When the opportunity arrived, many school teachers would taken passenger trains to and from work in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries.
Oskaloosa Christian Church, circa 1900, Oskaloosa, Iowa; Mahaska County

Oskaloosa Christian Church, circa 1900, Oskaloosa, Iowa; Mahaska County

Religion has always played a very important role in Mahaska County, Iowa. One of the credits to the county has been its people's tolerance for others to worship freely without fear. This photograph shows the the Oskaloosa Christian Church, dating…
Mahaska County Courthouse under Construction, 1885; Oskaloosa, Iowa

Mahaska County Courthouse under Construction, 1885; Oskaloosa, Iowa

This is the scene of the Mahaska County Courthouse under construction in 1885. The courthouse was not completed and opened until February 27, 1886. The courthouse is still in operation today.
Madison Township Church, Mahaska County, Iowa, late 1800's.

Madison Township Church, Mahaska County, Iowa, late 1800's.

Religion has always played a very important role in Mahaska County, Iowa. One of the credits to the county has been its people's tolerance for others to worship freely without fear. Pictured is a gathering of the church members from the Fairview…
North side of Kilbourne Street Looking East, Beacon, circa 1910; Mahaska County, Iowa

North side of Kilbourne Street Looking East, Beacon, circa 1910; Mahaska County, Iowa

This is a picture of downtown Beacon, Iowa, which is in Mahaska County, around the year 1910. Kilbourne Street was and still is considered the Main Street in Beacon. Note the streetcar in the picture with the cable line running just above it and…
Oskaloosa, IA, 1871 map; Lincoln Township; Mahaska County; Iowa

Oskaloosa, IA, 1871 map; Lincoln Township; Mahaska County; Iowa

This is the plat of Oskaloosa as it appeared in 1871.