National Register of Historic Places listings in Marshall County, Iowa facts for kids

Location of Marshall County in Iowa

Have you ever wondered about the old buildings and special places in your town or county? In Marshall County, Iowa, there are many amazing spots that are so important, they've been added to a special list called the National Register of Historic Places. This list helps protect and celebrate buildings, structures, and areas that have a unique story or are important to history.

Think of it like a hall of fame for historic places! When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized across the United States for its historical, architectural, or cultural value. Marshall County is home to 16 such special places, and each one has a cool story to tell.

Number	Name (See also)	Image	Date Listed	Location	Description
1	Thaddeus Binford House		January 12, 1984	110 N. 2nd Ave., Marshalltown	This house is a great example of old architecture.
2	Dobbin Round Barn		June 30, 1986	Off County Road S52, State Center	A unique round barn, showing a different way farms were built long ago.
3	Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop and House		March 11, 1983	1st St. and 3rd Ave., Haverhill	This place was once a busy blacksmith shop and home, showing how people lived and worked in the past.
4	Glick-Sower House		April 22, 1993	201 E. State St., Marshalltown	Another historic house in Marshalltown with its own story.
5	Le Grand Bridge (1896)		May 15, 1998	Abbot Ave. over the Iowa River, Le Grand	An old bridge built in 1896, connecting Marshall and Tama counties.
6	Le Grand Bridge (1914)		May 15, 1998	County Road T37 over a backwater of the Iowa River, Le Grand	A newer bridge from 1914, also in Le Grand.
7	Marshall County Courthouse		November 21, 1972	Courthouse Sq., Marshalltown	The main building for the county government, a very important and historic landmark.
8	Marshalltown Downtown Historic District		January 17, 2002	Roughly bounded by 2nd St., State St., 3rd. Ave., and E. Church St., Marshalltown	Not just one building, but a whole area of downtown Marshalltown is historic!
9	Minerva Creek Bridge		May 15, 1998	County Road S52 over Minerva Creek, Clemons	Another historic bridge, this one crossing Minerva Creek.
10	Quarry Bridge		May 15, 1998	County Road I-4 over the Iowa River, Marshalltown	This bridge crosses the Iowa River near Marshalltown.
11	August and Josephine Riemenschneider Farmstead		February 16, 2022	201 4th Ave. NE, State Center	A historic farmstead, showing how families lived and worked on farms.
12	State Center Commercial Historic District		September 20, 2002	Blocks 200 and 100 of W. Main St. and 100 E. Main St., State Center	Like Marshalltown, a whole section of downtown State Center is recognized as historic.
13	Robert H. Sunday House		November 9, 1988	1701 Woodfield Rd., Marshalltown	Another historic home in Marshalltown.
14	Watson's Grocery		October 22, 1998	106 Main St., State Center	An old grocery store that played an important role in the community.
15	C.H. Whitehead House		January 15, 1979	108 N. 3rd St., Marshalltown	This house is one of the older historic listings in Marshalltown.
16	Leroy R. Willard House		October 22, 1976	609 W. Main St., Marshalltown	Another historic house in Marshalltown, listed in the 1970s.

Former Listing

Sometimes, a place that was once on the National Register of Historic Places might be removed from the list. This can happen for different reasons, like if the building was changed too much, or if it was unfortunately destroyed.

Number	Name (See also)	Image	Date Listed	Date Delisted	Location	Description
1	First Church of Christ, Scientist		1979	May 22, 1998	412W. Main St., Marshalltown	This church was once on the list but was later removed.