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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUC8_like-a-bald-mans-head_Council-Bluffs-IA.html
During late July and early August of 1804, the Lewis and Clark Expedition traveled the length of the Missouri River that today is the boarder between Iowa and Nebraska. Meriwether Lewis and William Clark studied the river, forests, and prairies. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUC7_the-lewis-and-clark-expedition_Council-Bluffs-IA.html
In 1804-06, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark led about 40 soldiers and boatmen on an epic journey. President Thomas Jefferson commissioned this "Corps of discovery" to find a route to the Pacific Ocean through the newly acquired Louisia…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUC2_anticipating-an-indian-council_Council-Bluffs-IA.html
One of President Jefferson's goals for this expedition was to seek out the native peoples and council with them. On July 28, 2804, the expedition passed this overlook area early in the morning and noted of this area "a bluff on the S.S. (Starboard…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUAV_civil-war-memorial_Council-Bluffs-IA.html
Dedicated to the memory of the defenders of our flag. "Greater love hath no man." (Reverse side) Erected 1926 by Abe Lincoln's Woman's Relief Corps, No. 180, Council Bluffs, Iowa, 1861-1865.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUAU_mormon-trail_Council-Bluffs-IA.html
This Boulder commemorates the early travel upon the Mormon Trail through Kanseville, now Council Bluffs and is dedicated to the memory of the throngs who crossed Iowa in advance of settlements. Here thousands of pioneers encamped awaiting pasturag…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUAT_spanish-war-veterans_Council-Bluffs-IA.html
1899-1902, Philippine Islands, Cuba, Porto Rico, USA, Presented by Auxiliary No. 6, Dec. 1932, United Spanish War Veterans Camp No. 18.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU4U_council-bluffs-veterans-plaza_Council-Bluffs-IA.html
The Glory of their Spirit. When destiny demanded and country called, They in answer left our rolling hills and great river valley, and learned the arts of war. Then, on and beneath restless waves of the deep, in endless skies and across vast ocean…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU4T_squirrel-cage-jail_Council-Bluffs-IA.html
The Historic Pottawattamie County Squirrel Cage Jail. Built in 1885 and in continuous use as a jail until 1969. Acquired by the Park Board in 1971 for preservation. Named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 by the United States Gov…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU4S_the-historic-general-dodge-house_Council-Bluffs-IA.html
Built by General Grenville M. Dodge in 1869 and designated a National Historic Landmark by the United States Department of Interior of the National Park Service in 1963. Acquired as a museum through public donations and restored by the Council Blu…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU4R_first-national-bank_Stuart-IA.html
First National Bank, 1882-1944, site of Bonnie Parker & Clyde Barrow Bank Robbery Apr. 16, 1934