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Cedar, IA, 1913; Cedar Township; Mahaska County; Iowa
The town of Cedar was founded after it was forced to pick a town name by the postmaster, R.W. Moore. So, in 1869, after Moore was already appointed postmaster, he chose the name Cedar because it hadn't been picked yet after he perused the postal…
Fremont, IA, 1913; Cedar Township; Mahaska County; Iowa
The town of Fremont was established in 1848 by William Morrow, who deeply admired General John C. Fremont, also known in American history as the "Great Pathfinder". In honor of him, Morrow named the town after Fremont. This is a town plat of…
Lacey Building, Oskaloosa, 1885; Mahaska County, Iowa
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…
Iowa Fuel Company Shaft, 1896; Colon, Iowa; Mahaska County
This 1896 image shows what the coal mining operation looked like in Colon, Iowa. Colon, located south of Oskaloosa in Mahaska County, was another town that went from a thriving community to nonexistence in a matter of a few years. Today, the only…
South Market Street from High Avenue, Oskaloosa, circa 1895; Mahaska County, Iowa
Here is a scene of the hustle and bustle taking place in downtown Oskaloosa, Iowa, circa 1895. Specifically, the view here is of South Market Street from High Avenue; the two busiest streets in all of Oskaloosa.
Waterworks and pumping station on the Skunk River in 1896; Iowa; Mahaska County
Like Mahaska County, many counties throughout Iowa have depended on their water supply from local rivers running within their community's vicinity. This photograph is an example of that. It also serves as an example of how long communities have…
Skunk River in 1896; Iowa; Mahaska County
The Skunk River as scene through the eyes of the beholder in 1896. The Skunk River was once known as the Chiquaqua River by Native Americans and pioneers residing in the area in the early 1840's. Because of the Des Moines and Skunk Rivers, Mahaska…
Whitmore Mill on the South Skunk River, 1880's; Oskaloosa, IA; Mahaska County
The Whitmore Mill was situated on the South Skunk River north of Oskaloosa. It was the site of the waterworks which serviced Oskaloosa and the surrounding area. This is a picture of the Whitmore Mill looking southwest along the along South Skunk…
Congressman John F. Lacey's Washington, D.C. Apartment, late 1890's; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
This is an image of Congressman John F. Lacey's apartment while he served in the U.S. House of Representatives, between 1890 and 1906. Lacey represented the 6th Iowa District and resided in Oskaloosa, Iowa until his death in 1913.
Congressman John F. Lacey's Washington, D.C. Apartment, late 1890's; Oskaloosa; Mahaska County; Iowa
This is an image of the inside of Congressman John F. Lacey's apartment while he served in the U.S. House of Representatives, between 1890 and 1906. In the background of the photo is Martha (Newell) Lacey, Congressman Lacey's wife.