National Register of Historic Places listings in Des Moines County, Iowa facts for kids
This article shares a list of special places in Des Moines County, Iowa, that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. These are buildings, bridges, and areas that are important to the history of the United States. They are officially recognized and protected because of their unique past.
You can find 34 of these historic spots in Des Moines County. Four other places were once on the list but have since been removed.
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Historic Places in Des Moines County
This section lists many of the interesting and old places you can find in Des Moines County. Each one has a story to tell about the past.
Churches and Religious Buildings
Many historic churches are found in the county, showing the importance of faith in the community's history.
Baptist Church in Sperry
The Baptist Church is located west of Sperry, off U.S. Route 61. It was added to the National Register in 1977.
Church of St. John the Baptist
The Church of St. John the Baptist is in Burlington, Iowa, at 712 Division Street. This church became a historic site in 1982.
First Congregational Church
Also in Burlington, the First Congregational Church stands at 313 North 4th Street. It was recognized as historic in 1976.
German Methodist Episcopal Church
The German Methodist Episcopal Church is located at 7th and Washington Streets in Burlington. This church was added to the list in 1977.
Bridges and Transportation Hubs
Bridges and old train stations tell us about how people used to travel and connect different places.
Bridgeport Bridge
The Bridgeport Bridge is near Denmark, Iowa, on Old Quarry Road. This bridge was built in 1904 and is a "Pennsylvania through truss" design. It was added to the list in 1998 and even reaches into Lee County, Iowa.
Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Passenger Station
The old Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Passenger Station is at 237 South 4th Street in Burlington. This important train station was listed in 1976.
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Freight House
Another old railroad building, the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Freight House, is at Front and High Streets in Burlington. It became a historic place in 1983.
Cascade Bridge
The Cascade Bridge crosses the Cascade Ravine on South Main Street in Burlington. This bridge was recognized as historic in 1998.
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Station
The Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Station is at 300 South Main Street in Burlington. It was added to the National Register in 2002.
Hawkeye Creek Bridge
The Hawkeye Creek Bridge is on Hawkeye Road over Hawkeye Creek, near Mediapolis, Iowa. This bridge was listed in 1998.
Lock and Dam No. 18 Historic District
This historic district includes Lock and Dam No. 18 on the Mississippi River, north of Gladstone, Illinois. It was recognized in 2004 and extends into Henderson County, Illinois.
Public Buildings and Important Districts
These places include libraries, courthouses, and entire areas that show how cities grew and functioned.
Burlington Public Library
The Burlington Public Library building at 501 North 4th Street in Burlington was listed in 1975.
Des Moines County Court House
The Des Moines County Court House is at 513 North Main Street in Burlington. This important government building was added to the list in 2003.
Downtown Commercial Historic District
The Downtown Commercial Historic District covers several blocks of Jefferson Street and nearby areas in Burlington. This entire district, full of old shops and businesses, was recognized in 2015.
Hedge Block
The Hedge Block is a group of buildings at 401-407 Jefferson Street in Burlington. It was listed in 1982.
Hotel Burlington
The Hotel Burlington at 206 North 3rd Street in Burlington was once a busy hotel. It became a historic site in 1987.
Lagomarcino-Grupe Company
The Lagomarcino-Grupe Company buildings are at 101-111 Valley Street in Burlington. This site was added to the National Register in 2013.
Manufacturing and Wholesale Historic District
This district covers parts of North and South 3rd Street and Valley Street in Burlington. It includes many old buildings that were once used for making and selling goods. It was listed in 2012.
Schramm Building
The Schramm Building at 212 Jefferson Street in Burlington was recognized as historic in 1999.
Parks and Unique Streets
Some natural and unique features are also considered historic.
Crapo Park
Crapo Park and Arboretum Historic District in Burlington is a large park bounded by Parkway Drive, Koestner, Madison Road, and the Mississippi River. This beautiful park was listed in 1976.
Snake Alley
Snake Alley in Burlington is a very famous and winding street. It's located on North 6th Street between Washington and Columbia Streets. It was added to the National Register in 1974.
Snake Alley Historic District
The Snake Alley Historic District includes Snake Alley and the surrounding area in Burlington. This entire historic neighborhood was recognized in 1975.
Historic Homes and Neighborhoods
Many old houses and even whole neighborhoods are preserved for their historical value.
Mary Darwin House
The Mary Darwin House is at 537 Summer Street in Burlington. This home was listed in 1980.
Augustus Caesar Dodge House
The Augustus Caesar Dodge House is at 829 North 5th Street in Burlington. This house, named after an important person, was added to the list in 1980.
James M. Forney House
The James M. Forney House is at 401 Cedar Street in Burlington. It became a historic site in 1986.
Heritage Hill Historic District
The Heritage Hill Historic District is a large area in Burlington, roughly bordered by Central Avenue and High, 3rd, and Jefferson Streets. This historic neighborhood was recognized in 1982.
Jagger-Churchill House
The Jagger-Churchill House is at 201 Spring Street in Burlington. This house was listed in 1982.
Dennis Melcher Pottery and House
The Dennis Melcher Pottery and House is located at 22981 and 22982 Agency Road near Danville, Iowa. This unique property was added to the National Register in 2003.
Starker-Leopold Historic District
The Starker-Leopold Historic District includes homes at 101 and 111 Clay and 110 Grand Streets in Burlington. This small historic district was recognized in 1983.
West Jefferson Street Historic District
The West Jefferson Street Historic District covers parts of West Jefferson Street in Burlington, from the 400 to 800 blocks. This historic street was listed in 1991.
Abiathar and Nancy White House
The Abiathar and Nancy White House is at 713 North Main Street in Burlington. This house was added to the National Register in 2014.
Former Listings
Some places that were once on the National Register of Historic Places have been removed from the list. This can happen if a building is changed too much, or if it is no longer standing.
- Flint River Bridge: This bridge on 155th Street over the Flint River near Burlington was listed in 1998 but removed in 2014.
- Charles Mason House: The Charles Mason House at 931 North 6th Street in Burlington was listed in 1980 but removed in 1987.
- Union Hotel: The Union Hotel at 301-311 South Main Street in Burlington was listed in 1993 but removed in 2009.
- Yellow Spring Creek Bridge: This bridge on Sperry Road over Yellow Spring Creek near Mediapolis was listed in 1998 but removed in 2003.
Images for kids
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The historic Baptist Church in Sperry.
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The Bridgeport Bridge, an old truss bridge.
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The former Burlington and Missouri River Railroad Passenger Station.
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The old Burlington Public Library building.
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The Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Freight House.
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The Capitol Theater in Burlington.
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The Cascade Bridge over Cascade Ravine.
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The Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy Station.
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The Church of St. John the Baptist.
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A pond in Crapo Park.
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The Mary Darwin House.
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The Des Moines County Court House.
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The Augustus Caesar Dodge House.
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A building in the Downtown Commercial Historic District.
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The First Congregational Church.
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The James M. Forney House.
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The German Methodist Episcopal Church.
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The Hawkeye Creek Bridge.
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Part of the Hedge Block.
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A church in the Heritage Hill Historic District.
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The Hotel Burlington.
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The Jagger-Churchill House.
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The Lagomarcino-Grupe Company building.
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Lock and Dam No. 18 on the Mississippi River.
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Buildings in the Manufacturing and Wholesale Historic District.
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The Dennis Melcher Pottery and House.
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The Schramm Building.
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A view of Snake Alley.
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An overview of the Snake Alley Historic District.
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A home in the Starker-Leopold Historic District.
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A building in the West Jefferson Street Historic District.
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The Abiathar and Nancy White House.
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The former Charles Mason House.
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The former Union Hotel (white building on the right).
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