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Welcome to Linn County, Iowa! Did you know that many buildings, places, and even whole neighborhoods here are super special? They are so important that they've been added to a list called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect and celebrate amazing spots across the United States that tell us about history, art, or how people lived long ago.

In Linn County, there are over 120 of these cool historic places! Each one has a unique story. Let's explore some of them and see what makes them so special.

What is the National Register of Historic Places?

The National Register of Historic Places is like a special club for buildings, sites, and objects that are important to American history. When a place is added to this list, it means it's recognized for its historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural value. It helps people appreciate and take care of these treasures for future generations.

Cool Historic Places in Linn County

Linn County is full of interesting historic spots, from old homes to unique buildings and even entire neighborhoods! Here are just a few examples of the many places listed on the National Register:

Historic Homes and Buildings

Many homes in Linn County have been recognized for their unique architecture or the important people who lived there.

  • The Robert and Esther Armstrong House in Cedar Rapids is a beautiful example of a historic home.
  • The A. T. Averill House and the Glenn M. and Edith Averill House, also in Cedar Rapids, show different styles of homes from the past.
  • The Joseph P. Mentzer House in Marion is another lovely old house with a story.
  • The Philip A. Wolff House and Carriage House in Cedar Rapids is a grand old home that has even been turned into a bed and breakfast!

Public and Community Buildings

Some historic places are buildings where people gathered, worked, or learned.

  • The Ausadie Building in Cedar Rapids is an interesting old building that was once used for businesses.
  • The Best Oil and Refining Company Service Station in Cedar Rapids is a cool example of an old gas station, showing how things have changed over time.
  • The Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Cedar Rapids is a significant church with a rich history for its community.
  • The C.S.P.S. Hall in Cedar Rapids was built in 1891 by the Czech-Slovak Protective Society, a group that helped Czech and Slovak immigrants. It was a place for meetings, performances, and community events.
  • The Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station is an important building that once housed the city's main fire department.
  • The Cedar Rapids Post Office and Public Building is another example of a grand building that served the community.
  • The Paramount Theater Building in Cedar Rapids is a beautiful old theater where people used to watch movies and shows.
  • The Mother Mosque of America in Cedar Rapids is very special because it's one of the oldest mosques in the United States! It's a significant place for religious history.
  • The Lisbon Methodist Church is a historic church building in Lisbon that has served its community for many years.
  • The Marion Carnegie Public Library is a lovely old library building in Marion, built with money from famous businessman Andrew Carnegie, who helped build many libraries across the country.

Historic Districts

Sometimes, it's not just one building that's historic, but a whole area! These are called historic districts.

  • The Ash Park Historic District in Mount Vernon is a neighborhood with many old and interesting homes.
  • The Bohemian Commercial Historic District in Cedar Rapids shows what a busy business area looked like long ago, especially for the Czech community.
  • The Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District includes buildings on the college campus and in the surrounding town, showing how the college and town grew together.
  • The Oak Hill Cemetery Historic District in Cedar Rapids is a historic cemetery, which can tell us a lot about the people who lived in the area and how they honored their loved ones.
  • The Mount Vernon Commercial Historic District highlights the historic downtown area of Mount Vernon.

Unique and Interesting Sites

Linn County also has some truly unique historic listings.

  • The Chain Lakes Bridge and First Avenue Bridge are examples of historic bridges that were important for transportation.
  • The Highwater Rock in Cedar Rapids is a natural landmark near the Cedar River that has been important to the city's history, perhaps as a marker for river levels.
  • Brucemore in Cedar Rapids is a large, beautiful mansion that tells the story of several important families who lived there. It's now a museum where you can learn about its past.
  • The Grant Wood's "Fall Plowing" Rural Historic Landscape District is a special area near Viola that inspired famous artist Grant Wood's painting "Fall Plowing." It's recognized for its natural beauty and connection to art.


Current listings

Name on the Register Image Date listed Location City or town Description
1 Robert and Esther Armstrong House
Robert and Esther Armstrong House
November 16, 1989
(#89002009)
 370 34th St., SE.
41°59′05″N 91°37′02″W / 41.984722°N 91.617222°W / 41.984722; -91.617222 (Robert and Esther Armstrong House)		 Cedar Rapids
2 Ash Park Historic District
Ash Park Historic District
September 13, 1993
(#93000899)
 5th-8th Aves. N., between 6th and 8th Sts., NW.
41°55′40″N 91°25′15″W / 41.927778°N 91.420833°W / 41.927778; -91.420833 (Ash Park Historic District)		 Mount Vernon
3 Ausadie Building
Ausadie Building
December 6, 2004
(#04001324)
 845 1st Ave., SE.
41°58′59″N 91°39′37″W / 41.983056°N 91.660278°W / 41.983056; -91.660278 (Ausadie Building)		 Cedar Rapids
4 A. T. Averill House
A. T. Averill House
November 28, 1978
(#78001236)
 1120 2nd Ave., SE
41°59′03″N 91°39′25″W / 41.984167°N 91.656944°W / 41.984167; -91.656944 (A. T. Averill House)		 Cedar Rapids
5 Glenn M. and Edith Averill House
Glenn M. and Edith Averill House
July 27, 2015
(#15000472)
 616 4th Ave., SE
41°58′45″N 91°39′40″W / 41.979213°N 91.661222°W / 41.979213; -91.661222 (Glenn M. and Edith Averill House)		 Cedar Rapids
6 B Avenue NE Historic District
B Avenue NE Historic District
September 11, 2013
(#13000692)
 Along B Avenue, NE, from 15th to 21st Streets
41°59′35″N 91°38′54″W / 41.993181°N 91.648330°W / 41.993181; -91.648330 (B Avenue NE Historic District)		 Cedar Rapids
7 Beach School
Beach School
September 16, 1982
(#82002630)
 Northwest of Mount Vernon off U.S. Route 30
41°59′28″N 91°28′45″W / 41.991111°N 91.479167°W / 41.991111; -91.479167 (Beach School)		 Mount Vernon
8 Best Oil and Refining Company Service Station
Best Oil and Refining Company Service Station
June 27, 2014
(#14000359)
 624 12th Ave., SE
41°58′22″N 91°39′15″W / 41.972770°N 91.654117°W / 41.972770; -91.654117 (Best Oil and Refining Company Service Station)		 Cedar Rapids
9 Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church
December 18, 2013
(#13000927)
 512 6th Street, SE
41°58′39″N 91°39′37″W / 41.977628°N 91.660174°W / 41.977628; -91.660174 (Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church)		 Cedar Rapids
10 Bohemian Commercial Historic District
Bohemian Commercial Historic District
December 20, 2002
(#02001539)
 1000 to 1300 blocks of 3rd St., SE. and the 100 and 200 blocks of 14th Ave., SE.
• Boundary increase (listed March 12, 2012, refnum 12000096): Roughly bounded by 9th Ave. SE., 4th St. SE., 14th Ave. SE., 15th Ave. SW., C St. SW., 17th Ave SW. & A St. SW.
41°58′10″N 91°38′49″W / 41.969444°N 91.646944°W / 41.969444; -91.646944 (Bohemian Commercial Historic District)		 Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, Iowa Multiple Property Submission
11 James W. and Ida G. Bowman House
James W. and Ida G. Bowman House
September 14, 2002
(#02001015)
 1372 8th Ave.
42°02′03″N 91°35′40″W / 42.034167°N 91.594444°W / 42.034167; -91.594444 (James W. and Ida G. Bowman House)		 Marion
12 Braska House
Braska House
March 21, 1979
(#79000911)
 889 2nd Ave.
42°01′43″N 91°36′02″W / 42.028611°N 91.600556°W / 42.028611; -91.600556 (Braska House)		 Marion
13 Brown Apartments
Brown Apartments
March 17, 2010
(#10000075)
 1234 4th Ave. SE
41°58′57″N 91°39′17″W / 41.982625°N 91.654806°W / 41.982625; -91.654806 (Brown Apartments)		 Cedar Rapids
14 Burlington, Cedar Rapids, and Minnesota Railroad: Walker Station
February 14, 1978
(#78001242)
 Between Rowley and Washington Sts.
42°17′03″N 91°42′52″W / 42.284167°N 91.714444°W / 42.284167; -91.714444 (Burlington, Cedar Rapids, and Minnesota Railroad: Walker Station)		 Walker
15 C.S.P.S. Hall
C.S.P.S. Hall
November 29, 1978
(#78001237)
 1105 3rd St., SE.
41°58′15″N 91°39′31″W / 41.970833°N 91.658611°W / 41.970833; -91.658611 (C.S.P.S. Hall)		 Cedar Rapids A building of the Czech-Slovak Protective Society, built in 1891.
16 Calder Houses
Calder Houses
January 18, 1978
(#78001238)
 1214 and 1216 2nd Ave., SE.
41°59′04″N 91°39′23″W / 41.984444°N 91.656389°W / 41.984444; -91.656389 (Calder Houses)		 Cedar Rapids
17 Cedar Rapids 2nd Avenue SE. Automobile Row Historic District
Cedar Rapids 2nd Avenue SE. Automobile Row Historic District
October 23, 2015
(#15000749)
 Roughly 2nd to 3rd Aves., SE., from 6th to 8th Sts., SE.
41°58′49″N 91°39′45″W / 41.9803°N 91.6624°W / 41.9803; -91.6624 (Cedar Rapids 2nd Avenue SE. Automobile Row Historic District)		 Cedar Rapids
18 Cedar Rapids Central Business District Commercial Historic District
Cedar Rapids Central Business District Commercial Historic District
November 2, 2015
(#15000757)
 Roughly bounded by 1st & 5th Aves., SE. & 5th & 2nd Sts., SE.
41°58′39″N 91°39′56″W / 41.9775°N 91.6655°W / 41.9775; -91.6655 (Cedar Rapids Central Business District Commercial Historic District)		 Cedar Rapids
19 Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station
Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station
April 29, 2014
(#14000175)
 427 1st St., SE
41°58′29″N 91°40′00″W / 41.974747°N 91.666746°W / 41.974747; -91.666746 (Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station)		 Cedar Rapids
20 Cedar Rapids Post Office and Public Building
Cedar Rapids Post Office and Public Building
November 10, 1982
(#82000413)
 305 2nd Ave., SE.
41°58′42″N 91°39′58″W / 41.978333°N 91.666111°W / 41.978333; -91.666111 (Cedar Rapids Post Office and Public Building)		 Cedar Rapids
21 Cedar Rapids Pump Company Factory and Warehouse
Cedar Rapids Pump Company Factory and Warehouse
November 6, 2012
(#12000907)
 605 G Avenue NW
41°58′48″N 91°40′53″W / 41.97993°N 91.68138°W / 41.97993; -91.68138 (Cedar Rapids Pump Company Factory and Warehouse)		 Cedar Rapids
22 Central City Commercial Historic District
Central City Commercial Historic District
March 18, 2003
(#02001027)
 300 and 400 blocks of E. Main St., N. 4th St. to Commercial
42°12′15″N 91°31′28″W / 42.204167°N 91.524444°W / 42.204167; -91.524444 (Central City Commercial Historic District)		 Central City
23 Chain Lakes Bridge
May 15, 1998
(#98000529)
 Pedestrian trail over the Cedar River
42°02′59″N 91°46′32″W / 42.049722°N 91.775556°W / 42.049722; -91.775556 (Chain Lakes Bridge)		 Hiawatha
24 Coggon Public School
September 12, 2016
(#16000605)
 408 E. Linn St.
42°16′51″N 91°31′40″W / 42.280850°N 91.527688°W / 42.280850; -91.527688 (Coggon Public School)		 Coggon
25 Consistory Building No. 2
Consistory Building No. 2
November 20, 1998
(#98001327)
 616 A Ave., NE.
41°58′58″N 91°39′52″W / 41.982778°N 91.664444°W / 41.982778; -91.664444 (Consistory Building No. 2)		 Cedar Rapids Also known as Scottish Rite Temple
26 Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District
Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District
July 18, 1980
(#80001456)
 Roughly bounded by railroad tracks, College Boulevard, N. 10th, N. 8th, and S. 3rd Aves., and N. 2nd and S. 4th Sts.
41°55′34″N 91°25′29″W / 41.926111°N 91.424722°W / 41.926111; -91.424722 (Cornell College-Mount Vernon Historic District)		 Mount Vernon
27 William and Sue Damour House
William and Sue Damour House
January 16, 1997
(#96001586)
 1844 2nd Ave., SE.
41°59′30″N 91°38′38″W / 41.991667°N 91.643889°W / 41.991667; -91.643889 (William and Sue Damour House)		 Cedar Rapids
28 Dewitt-Harman Archeological Site
September 14, 2000
(#00001077)
 Address Restricted
 Cedar Rapids
29 George B. Douglas House
George B. Douglas House
September 9, 1982
(#82002628)
 800 2nd Ave., SE.
41°58′56″N 91°39′39″W / 41.982222°N 91.660833°W / 41.982222; -91.660833 (George B. Douglas House)		 Cedar Rapids
30 Dows Street Historic District
Dows Street Historic District
November 14, 2003
(#02001026)
 Dows St. between State and Main Sts.
41°52′23″N 91°35′10″W / 41.873122°N 91.586117°W / 41.873122; -91.586117 (Dows Street Historic District)		 Ely
31 William and Phebe C. Dunn House
William and Phebe C. Dunn House
September 4, 2013
(#13000663)
 524 10th St.
42°01′54″N 91°35′58″W / 42.031747°N 91.599326°W / 42.031747; -91.599326 (William and Phebe C. Dunn House)		 Marion
32 Ely School House
Ely School House
September 20, 2006
(#06000859)
 1570 Rowley St.
41°52′17″N 91°35′05″W / 41.871389°N 91.584722°W / 41.871389; -91.584722 (Ely School House)		 Ely
33 Evans Manufacturing Company Building
Evans Manufacturing Company Building
April 15, 1999
(#99000450)
 301 6th Ave., SE.
41°58′32″N 91°39′46″W / 41.975556°N 91.662778°W / 41.975556; -91.662778 (Evans Manufacturing Company Building)		 Cedar Rapids
34 First Avenue Bridge
First Avenue Bridge
May 15, 1998
(#98000530)
 U.S. Route 151 over the Cedar River
41°58′36″N 91°40′20″W / 41.976667°N 91.672222°W / 41.976667; -91.672222 (First Avenue Bridge)		 Cedar Rapids
35 First Presbyterian Church of Marion, Iowa
First Presbyterian Church of Marion, Iowa
July 24, 1992
(#92000924)
 802 12th St.
42°02′04″N 91°35′50″W / 42.03441111°N 91.59709444°W / 42.03441111; -91.59709444 (First Presbyterian Church of Marion, Iowa)		 Marion
36 First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids
First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids
August 24, 1978
(#78001239)
 600 3rd Ave., SE.
41°58′48″N 91°39′44″W / 41.98°N 91.662222°W / 41.98; -91.662222 (First Universalist Church of Cedar Rapids)		 Cedar Rapids Demolished in 2011.
37 Granger House
Granger House
August 13, 1976
(#76000781)
 970 10th St.
42°02′09″N 91°35′59″W / 42.03596389°N 91.59966389°W / 42.03596389; -91.59966389 (Granger House)		 Marion
38 Grant Vocational High School
Grant Vocational High School
October 13, 2015
(#15000728)
 346 2nd Ave., SW.
41°58′27″N 91°40′38″W / 41.9742°N 91.6772°W / 41.9742; -91.6772 (Grant Vocational High School)		 Cedar Rapids
39 Grant Wood's "Fall Plowing" Rural Historic Landscape District
Grant Wood's "Fall Plowing" Rural Historic Landscape District
May 30, 2003
(#03000476)
 0.5 miles (0.80 km) north of the junction of Matsell Ln. and Stone City Rd.
42°06′55″N 91°23′20″W / 42.115278°N 91.388889°W / 42.115278; -91.388889 (Grant Wood's "Fall Plowing" Rural Historic Landscape District)		 Viola
40 Douglas and Charlotte Grant House
Douglas and Charlotte Grant House
November 9, 1988
(#88002145)
 3400 Adel St., SE.
42°00′42″N 91°37′20″W / 42.011667°N 91.622222°W / 42.011667; -91.622222 (Douglas and Charlotte Grant House)		 Marion
41 Hamilton Brothers Building
Hamilton Brothers Building
September 8, 1994
(#94001098)
 401 1st St., SE.
41°58′30″N 91°40′02″W / 41.975°N 91.667222°W / 41.975; -91.667222 (Hamilton Brothers Building)		 Cedar Rapids
42 Harper and McIntire Company Warehouse
Harper and McIntire Company Warehouse
November 2, 2015
(#15000758)
 411 6th Ave., SE.
41°58′34″N 91°39′42″W / 41.9760°N 91.6617°W / 41.9760; -91.6617 (Harper and McIntire Company Warehouse)		 Cedar Rapids
43 Highwater Rock
Highwater Rock
November 17, 1977
(#77000535)
 Cedar River near 1st Ave. and 1st St., NE.
41°58′43″N 91°40′19″W / 41.978611°N 91.671944°W / 41.978611; -91.671944 (Highwater Rock)		 Cedar Rapids
44 Hotel Roosevelt
Hotel Roosevelt
May 1, 1991
(#91000534)
 200 1st Ave., NE.
41°58′45″N 91°40′06″W / 41.979167°N 91.668333°W / 41.979167; -91.668333 (Hotel Roosevelt)		 Cedar Rapids
45 IANR Railroad Underpass
IANR Railroad Underpass
May 15, 1998
(#98000528)
 Ely Rd.
41°56′40″N 91°38′12″W / 41.944444°N 91.636667°W / 41.944444; -91.636667 (IANR Railroad Underpass)		 Cedar Rapids
46 Indian Creek Bridge
Indian Creek Bridge
May 15, 1998
(#98000514)
 Artesian Rd. over Indian Creek
41°58′02″N 91°34′52″W / 41.967222°N 91.581111°W / 41.967222; -91.581111 (Indian Creek Bridge)		 Cedar Rapids
47 Iowa Building
Iowa Building
February 17, 1983
(#83000385)
 221 4th Ave., SE.
41°58′36″N 91°39′53″W / 41.976667°N 91.664722°W / 41.976667; -91.664722 (Iowa Building)		 Cedar Rapids
48 Iowa State Highway Commission, District 6 Building
January 17, 2017
(#100000486)
 430 16th Ave., SW.
Coordinates missing		 Cedar Rapids
49 Iowa Wind Mill and Pump Company Office and Warehouse
Iowa Wind Mill and Pump Company Office and Warehouse
October 31, 2012
(#12000890)
 42 7th Ave., SW.
41°58′19″N 91°40′03″W / 41.972062°N 91.667608°W / 41.972062; -91.667608 (Iowa Wind Mill and Pump Company Office and Warehouse)		 Cedar Rapids
50 Jan F. and Antonie Janko Farmstead District
Jan F. and Antonie Janko Farmstead District
September 14, 2000
(#00001079)
 4021 Vista Rd.
41°52′25″N 91°36′18″W / 41.873611°N 91.605°W / 41.873611; -91.605 (Jan F. and Antonie Janko Farmstead District)		 Ely
51 King Memorial Chapel
King Memorial Chapel
November 7, 1976
(#76000782)
 Cornell College campus
41°55′30″N 91°25′25″W / 41.925°N 91.423611°W / 41.925; -91.423611 (King Memorial Chapel)		 Mount Vernon
52 Samuel M. Lane House
Samuel M. Lane House
September 14, 2002
(#02001014)
 1776 8th Ave.
42°02′03″N 91°35′31″W / 42.034167°N 91.591944°W / 42.034167; -91.591944 (Samuel M. Lane House)		 Marion
53 Lattner Auditorium Building
Lattner Auditorium Building
February 17, 1983
(#83000386)
 217 4th Ave., SE.
41°58′35″N 91°39′55″W / 41.976389°N 91.665278°W / 41.976389; -91.665278 (Lattner Auditorium Building)		 Cedar Rapids
54 Lesinger Block
Lesinger Block
December 24, 1997
(#97001544)
 1317 3rd St., SE.
41°57′46″N 91°39′34″W / 41.962778°N 91.659444°W / 41.962778; -91.659444 (Lesinger Block)		 Cedar Rapids
55 Lisbon Methodist Church
Lisbon Methodist Church
January 5, 2016
(#15000952)
 200 E. Market St.
41°55′21″N 91°23′00″W / 41.922540°N 91.383472°W / 41.922540; -91.383472 (Lisbon Methodist Church)		 Lisbon
56 Lustron Home No. 02102
Lustron Home No. 02102
August 25, 2004
(#04000898)
 2009 Williams Boulevard, SW.
41°58′15″N 91°42′03″W / 41.970833°N 91.700833°W / 41.970833; -91.700833 (Lustron Home No. 02102)		 Cedar Rapids
57 Marion Carnegie Public Library
Marion Carnegie Public Library
March 25, 1994
(#94000260)
 1298 7th Ave.
42°02′01″N 91°35′45″W / 42.03355°N 91.59597222°W / 42.03355; -91.59597222 (Marion Carnegie Public Library)		 Marion
58 Marion Commercial Historic District
Marion Commercial Historic District
November 18, 2009
(#09000930)
 560-748 10th St., 958-1298 7th Ave., 760-96 11th St., 766-76 13th St., 1108 8th Ave., and 969 6th Ave.
42°02′00″N 91°35′58″W / 42.033358°N 91.599314°W / 42.033358; -91.599314 (Marion Commercial Historic District)		 Marion
59 Matsell Bridge
Matsell Bridge
May 15, 1998
(#98000534)
 Natsell Park Rd. over the Wapsipinicon River
42°07′49″N 91°23′01″W / 42.130278°N 91.383611°W / 42.130278; -91.383611 (Matsell Bridge)		 Springville
60 May's Island Historic District
May's Island Historic District
October 19, 1978
(#78001240)
 Between 1st and 5th Aves. on May Island
41°58′54″N 91°40′10″W / 41.981667°N 91.669444°W / 41.981667; -91.669444 (May's Island Historic District)		 Cedar Rapids
61 Joseph P. Mentzer House
Joseph P. Mentzer House
April 12, 1982
(#82002629)
 2233 3rd Ave.
42°01′49″N 91°35′26″W / 42.030278°N 91.590556°W / 42.030278; -91.590556 (Joseph P. Mentzer House)		 Marion
62 Josias L. and Elizabeth A. Minor Farmstead District
Josias L. and Elizabeth A. Minor Farmstead District
September 14, 2000
(#00001080)
 7500 Ely Rd.
41°54′19″N 91°36′51″W / 41.905278°N 91.614167°W / 41.905278; -91.614167 (Josias L. and Elizabeth A. Minor Farmstead District)		 Ely
63 Monroe Elementary School Historic District
Monroe Elementary School Historic District
October 23, 2015
(#15000751)
 3200 Pioneer Ave., SE.
41°58′11″N 91°37′12″W / 41.9697°N 91.6199°W / 41.9697; -91.6199 (Monroe Elementary School Historic District)		 Cedar Rapids
64 Joseph and Clara Amanda H. Moorhead House
Joseph and Clara Amanda H. Moorhead House
September 14, 2000
(#00001081)
 88 Palisades Access Rd.
41°51′59″N 91°32′08″W / 41.866389°N 91.535556°W / 41.866389; -91.535556 (Joseph and Clara Amanda H. Moorhead House)		 Ely
65 Moslem Temple
Moslem Temple
May 15, 1996
(#96000516)
 1335 9th St., NW.
41°59′11″N 91°41′02″W / 41.986389°N 91.683889°W / 41.986389; -91.683889 (Moslem Temple)		 Cedar Rapids
66 Mount Vernon Commercial Historic District
Mount Vernon Commercial Historic District
September 13, 1993
(#93000898)
 1st St. between 2nd and 1st Aves., N.
41°55′20″N 91°25′01″W / 41.922222°N 91.416944°W / 41.922222; -91.416944 (Mount Vernon Commercial Historic District)		 Mount Vernon
67 Notbohm Mill Archaeological District
March 29, 2000
(#99001383)
 Address Restricted
 Alburnett
68 Oak Hill Cemetery Historic District
Oak Hill Cemetery Historic District
May 8, 2013
(#13000243)
 Roughly bounded by Mt. Vernon Rd., SE., 15th St., SE., S.& E. lot lines
41°58′33″N 91°38′45″W / 41.975908°N 91.645767°W / 41.975908; -91.645767 (Oak Hill Cemetery Historic District)		 Cedar Rapids
69 Odd Fellows Hall
October 10, 1985
(#85003008)
 Troy Mills Rd.
42°17′20″N 91°40′57″W / 42.288889°N 91.6825°W / 42.288889; -91.6825 (Odd Fellows Hall)		 Troy Mills
70 Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Historic District
Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Historic District
January 21, 2015
(#14000213)
 1330 Elmhurst Dr., NE. (on the Mount Mercy University campus)
42°00′10″N 91°39′12″W / 42.0028°N 91.6534°W / 42.0028; -91.6534 (Our Mother of Sorrows Grotto Historic District)		 Cedar Rapids
71 Paramount Theater Building
Paramount Theater Building
August 26, 1976
(#76000778)
 121-127 3rd Ave., SE.
41°58′36″N 91°40′00″W / 41.976667°N 91.666667°W / 41.976667; -91.666667 (Paramount Theater Building)		 Cedar Rapids
72 People's Savings Bank
People's Savings Bank
March 29, 1978
(#78001241)
 101 3rd Ave., SW.
41°58′28″N 91°40′18″W / 41.974444°N 91.671667°W / 41.974444; -91.671667 (People's Savings Bank)		 Cedar Rapids
73 Charles W. and Nellie Perkins House
Charles W. and Nellie Perkins House
May 9, 2002
(#02000456)
 1228 3rd Ave., SE.
41°59′02″N 91°39′18″W / 41.983889°N 91.655°W / 41.983889; -91.655 (Charles W. and Nellie Perkins House)		 Cedar Rapids
74 Podhajsky-Jansa Farmstead District
September 14, 2000
(#00001082)
 Hoosier Creek Rd.
41°51′41″N 91°36′30″W / 41.861389°N 91.608333°W / 41.861389; -91.608333 (Podhajsky-Jansa Farmstead District)		 Ely
75 Pucker Street Historic District
Pucker Street Historic District
September 14, 2002
(#02001013)
 Bounded by 13th St., 9th Ave., 20th St., and 8th Ave.
42°02′03″N 91°35′34″W / 42.034167°N 91.592778°W / 42.034167; -91.592778 (Pucker Street Historic District)		 Marion
76 Glenn O. and Lucy O. Pyle House
Glenn O. and Lucy O. Pyle House
September 14, 2002
(#02001016)
 1540 8th Ave.
42°02′03″N 91°35′35″W / 42.034167°N 91.593056°W / 42.034167; -91.593056 (Glenn O. and Lucy O. Pyle House)		 Marion
77 Redmond Park-Grande Avenue Historic District
September 10, 2001
(#01000994)
 Roughly bounded by U.S. Route 151, 19th St., and Washington Ave.
41°59′16″N 91°38′42″W / 41.987778°N 91.645°W / 41.987778; -91.645 (Redmond Park-Grande Avenue Historic District)		 Cedar Rapids
78 St. James United Methodist Church
St. James United Methodist Church
December 15, 2015
(#15000894)
 1430 Ellis Blvd., NW
41°59′15″N 91°40′57″W / 41.987453°N 91.682555°W / 41.987453; -91.682555 (St. James United Methodist Church)		 Cedar Rapids
79 St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church
June 27, 1985
(#85001376)
 1340 3rd Ave., SE
41°59′08″N 91°39′10″W / 41.985556°N 91.652778°W / 41.985556; -91.652778 (St. Paul Methodist Episcopal Church)		 Cedar Rapids
80 Second and Third Avenue Historic District
Second and Third Avenue Historic District
August 10, 2000
(#00000926)
 1400 to 1800 blocks of 2nd Ave., SE. and 3rd Ave., SE.
41°59′14″N 91°38′12″W / 41.987222°N 91.636667°W / 41.987222; -91.636667 (Second and Third Avenue Historic District)		 Cedar Rapids
81 Security Building
Security Building
December 7, 1977
(#77000536)
 2nd Ave. and 2nd St., SE
41°58′40″N 91°40′03″W / 41.977778°N 91.6675°W / 41.977778; -91.6675 (Security Building)		 Cedar Rapids
82 Seminole Valley Farmstead
October 8, 1976
(#76000780)
 West of Cedar Rapids
42°00′13″N 91°43′38″W / 42.003611°N 91.727222°W / 42.003611; -91.727222 (Seminole Valley Farmstead)		 Cedar Rapids
83 Sinclair Building-Smulekoffs Furniture Store
Sinclair Building-Smulekoffs Furniture Store
May 3, 2016
(#16000214)
 97 3rd Ave., SE
41°58′34″N 91°40′05″W / 41.976134°N 91.668179°W / 41.976134; -91.668179 (Sinclair Building-Smulekoffs Furniture Store)		 Cedar Rapids
84 T.M. Sinclair Mansion
T.M. Sinclair Mansion
December 12, 1976
(#76000781)
 2160 Linden Dr., SE
41°59′31″N 91°38′19″W / 41.991944°N 91.638611°W / 41.991944; -91.638611 (T.M. Sinclair Mansion)		 Cedar Rapids
85 Sokol Gymnasium
Sokol Gymnasium
May 14, 2013
(#13000274)
 417 3rd St., SE
41°58′34″N 91°39′53″W / 41.976164°N 91.664609°W / 41.976164; -91.664609 (Sokol Gymnasium)		 Cedar Rapids
86 Harrison Stuckslager House
Harrison Stuckslager House
October 1, 1979
(#79000910)
 207 N. Jackson St.
41°55′25″N 91°23′05″W / 41.923611°N 91.384722°W / 41.923611; -91.384722 (Harrison Stuckslager House)		 Lisbon
87 Sumner School
Sumner School
May 8, 2013
(#13000242)
 877 W. Mount Vernon Rd.
41°56′32″N 91°27′05″W / 41.942145°N 91.451327°W / 41.942145; -91.451327 (Sumner School)		 Mount Vernon vicinity
88 Taylor-Van Note
Taylor-Van Note
October 10, 1985
(#85003009)
 4600 Blairs Ferry Rd.
42°02′31″N 91°43′42″W / 42.041944°N 91.728333°W / 42.041944; -91.728333 (Taylor-Van Note)		 Cedar Rapids
89 Terrace Park Historic District
Terrace Park Historic District
October 25, 2006
(#06000953)
 Roughly bounded by 10th Ave., 9th Ave., 11th St., and the eastern side of 12th St.
42°02′15″N 91°35′50″W / 42.0375°N 91.597222°W / 42.0375; -91.597222 (Terrace Park Historic District)		 Marion
90 Torrance House
July 7, 1983
(#83000387)
 South of Lisbon
41°53′44″N 91°23′48″W / 41.895556°N 91.396667°W / 41.895556; -91.396667 (Torrance House)		 Lisbon
91 Upper Paris Bridge
Upper Paris Bridge
May 15, 1998
(#98000532)
 Sutton Rd. over the Wapsipinicon River
42°14′40″N 91°35′04″W / 42.244444°N 91.584444°W / 42.244444; -91.584444 (Upper Paris Bridge)		 Coggon
92 Wesley West House
Wesley West House
June 27, 1985
(#85001380)
 Palisades Rd.
41°55′04″N 91°25′43″W / 41.917778°N 91.428611°W / 41.917778; -91.428611 (Wesley West House)		 Mount Vernon
93 West Side Third Avenue SW Commercial Historic District
West Side Third Avenue SW Commercial Historic District
June 13, 2014
(#14000323)
 3rd Avenue SW, between 1st and 3rd streets SW
41°58′27″N 91°40′24″W / 41.974201°N 91.673201°W / 41.974201; -91.673201 (West Side Third Avenue SW Commercial Historic District)		 Cedar Rapids
94 Whittier Friends Meeting House
Whittier Friends Meeting House
July 29, 1993
(#93000653)
 Junction of County Roads E34 and X20
42°05′35″N 91°27′50″W / 42.093056°N 91.463889°W / 42.093056; -91.463889 (Whittier Friends Meeting House)		 Whittier
95 Witwer Grocery Company Building
Witwer Grocery Company Building
May 1, 1998
(#98000386)
 905 3rd St., SE.
41°58′21″N 91°39′38″W / 41.9725°N 91.660556°W / 41.9725; -91.660556 (Witwer Grocery Company Building)		 Cedar Rapids
96 Philip A. Wolff House and Carriage House
Philip A. Wolff House and Carriage House
October 7, 1982
(#82000414)
 1420 Seminole Ave., NW.
41°58′43″N 91°41′30″W / 41.978611°N 91.691667°W / 41.978611; -91.691667 (Philip A. Wolff House and Carriage House)		 Cedar Rapids Restored property now Belmont Hill Victorian Bed & Breakfast

Former listings

Sometimes, places are removed from the National Register, often because they were damaged or changed too much. Here are a few places that were once on the list in Linn County:

Name on the Register Image Date listed Date removed Location City or town Summary
1 Bertram Bridge
Bertram Bridge
May 15, 1998
(#98000531)
December 8, 2014
 Ely St. over Big Creek
41°57′23″N 91°31′36″W / 41.956389°N 91.526667°W / 41.956389; -91.526667 (Bertram Bridge)		 Bertram
2 Luther A. and Elinore T. Brewer House
Luther A. and Elinore T. Brewer House
April 23, 1998
(#98000383)
April 3, 2014
 847 4th Ave., SE.
41°58′51″N 91°39′27″W / 41.980833°N 91.6575°W / 41.980833; -91.6575 (Luther A. and Elinore T. Brewer House)		 Cedar Rapids
3 Henek and Mary Horecky Log Cabin
September 14, 2000
(#00001078)
July 21, 2015
 Address Restricted
 Mount Vernon vicinity
4 Indian Creek Bridge II
May 15, 1998
(#98000515)
March 11, 1999
 Artesian Rd. over Indian Creek
 Cedar Rapids
5 Mittvatsky House
September 5, 1975
(#75000695)
October 24, 2007
 1035 2nd St., SE
 Cedar Rapids
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