This artist sketch or picture was found on an 1870 map of Buchanan County, Iowa. It was probably drawn in 1868 or 1869 before the mill was completed. Maps were generally dated with the publishing date to make the map more current. New Haven Mill stood in front of the Mill until August of 1870. …
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The mill you see today was built in 1867-1870 by Samuel Sherwood and it is the foremost cornerstone of our community. The six story structure is 112 feet long by 62 feet wide by 102 feet tall and was used at first as a flouring mill. The superstructure was constructed using a heavy timber frame…
Full Article >>Liberty STREET marked the outskirts of the western limit of the village of New Haven (now Independence). It intersected at the north end with a street named Independence. Stage coaches traveled this road to Waterloo and Sturgis Falls (now Cedar Falls). The village of New Haven became part of Independence by an act of the…
Full Article >>1.5 MILE TRAIL ON THE FORMER Rock Island R.R. tracks. Starts at 1st St. West and West Elementary to the Mental Health Institute. Comes out on 20th Ave. Southwest. Maintained by civic groups and volunteers. Wild flowers and prairie grass. Liberty Trail provides outdoor recreational use, enjoyment of scenic silence, historic and natural beauty for…
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The Heritage Hiking Trail was established by the Buchanan County Historical Society in 1972 in conjunction with the Quasquicentennial celebration. This guide will give you an introduction to the rich and unique history of our community. We thank the Buchanan County Historical Society and BCHS President Leanne Harrison, who was instrumental in getting the trail…
Full Article >>The site of the Buchanan Co. Freedom Rock is at Heartland Acres Agribition Center in the north parking lot. “Bubba” intends on doing all 99 counties before he has finished this project. This is considered to be a unique 99 piece mural across Iowa. Fur further infomration on his project google Freedom Rock Iowa. If…
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The Capt. Daniel S. and Fannie L. (Brooks) Lee Mansion located in the 800 block of First Street East in Independence, Iowa, is a classic example of the Italianate Style and is locally significant. Its simple square form and symmetrical proportions speak of a formal, yet gracious, style of living. The Italianate Style is well…
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