This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
Independence area history highlights and landmarks noted
Quasqueton first settled, Jesup, Rowley, Winthrop, Hazleton and other towns lie amid rich farmland. The Old Mill on the Wapsipinicon was named a national historical site awaiting restoration. The State Mental Health Institute opened in 1872 with high recovery rates early on. Amish farmers remain a visible, horse powered community in the county. The Williams family era and local race tracks are recalled alongside era depictions of public life and historical renovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swagart
Ingunrath
Dubuque
Williams
Galesburg
Ilinois
Canada
Oakwood
Independence
Quasqueton
Jesup
Rowley
Winthrop
Hazleton
Fairbank
Brandon
Lamont
Aurora
Stanley
Wapsipicicon River
Buchanan County Historical Society
Europe
Insane Asylum
Albert Reynolds
Williams Barn
Highway 20
Marion
Buchanan County