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Newspaper
Iowa Citizen
Location
Iowa City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1903
Page
3
A compact review traces the toll ferries and bridge crossings in Johnson County. It notes the passing of toll operations and the arrival of Mormon pilgrimages that traversed the area, highlighting the diverse nationalities that settled or passed through the county.
The article traces ferry names and licenses from 1840 to 1856 in the Iowa County area, noting Sturgis Lake Douglas and Abie licenses, the shift to floating and truss bridges, and the rise of Folsom and Metcalf ferries. It highlights the move from ferry to bridge, pioneer settlers, and Mormon migrations shaping demography and land prices into the 1860s.
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