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Horse Thief Cave Unveiled In Eastern Iowa History
In 1837 horse theft rose in Linn and Jones counties prompting barns to be rigged with guards and the birth of the Anti-Horse Thief Association. A 20 mile cave between Fairview Township and Kenwood near Cedar Rapids drew thieves hiding stolen horses in the mid-1800s, explored by Kenwood Mayor Manville, Marshal Hayes, and Gazette staff in July 1891.
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Iowa
Linn
Jones
Wisconsin
Anti-Horse Thief Association
Fairview Township
Anamosa
Kenwood
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Manville
Marshal Hayes
Gazette
Linn County
Horse Thief Cave
Wapsipinicon State Park
Geological Society of Iowa
Jones County
Dutch Creek Valley
Sylvester G. Marson
Viola
State Historical Society
A.D. Corcoran
Anamosa City Hall
Edgar E. Harlon
State Historical Department
Iowa State Board of Conservation
Steve Barnett
University of Iowa
Coldwater Cave