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

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Location of Page County in Iowa

Page County, Iowa, is home to several amazing places that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This special list helps protect important buildings and sites across the United States. Think of it like a hall of fame for historic buildings! These places are recognized because they have a lot of history or are special in some way.

There are 9 different properties and districts in Page County that have made it onto this important list. You can even find their exact locations on a map if you want to see where they are!


Historic Gems in Page County

Clarinda Carnegie Library

The Clarinda Carnegie Library is a beautiful old library located in Clarinda. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on January 15, 2014. Libraries like this one were often built with money from Andrew Carnegie, a famous businessman who helped fund many public libraries across the country.

Goldenrod Schoolhouse

The Goldenrod Schoolhouse is a historic one-room schoolhouse in Clarinda. It was first listed on the Register in 1975. Later, it was moved to a new spot, so it was taken off the list for a short time. But don't worry, it was put back on the list on September 23, 1994, after its move! This schoolhouse gives us a peek into what school was like a long time ago.

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The historic Goldenrod Schoolhouse.

William P. Hepburn House

The Col. William Peters Hepburn House is a very important historic home in Clarinda. It was added to the National Register on June 4, 1973. This house is special because it was once the home of William P. Hepburn, a well-known politician from Iowa. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives for many years.

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The William P. Hepburn House in Clarinda.

Iowan's Hotel

The Iowan's Hotel is a historic building found in Essex. It was added to the National Register on January 29, 2009. Hotels like this one were once busy places where travelers would stay. They were also important spots for people in the community to gather.

McCoy Polygonal Barn

The McCoy Polygonal Barn is a unique barn located near Hepburn. It was listed on the National Register on June 30, 1986. What makes it special is its shape – it's not a typical rectangular barn! Polygonal barns have many sides, which makes them stand out.

Page County Courthouse

The Page County Courthouse is an important building in Clarinda. It was added to the National Register on July 2, 1981. Courthouses are usually the main government buildings in a county. They are where important decisions are made and where many public records are kept.

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The Page County Courthouse in Clarinda.

Wabash Combination Depot-Shenandoah

The Wabash Combination Depot-Shenandoah is a historic train station located in Shenandoah. It was listed on the National Register on September 6, 1990. Train depots were once very busy places where people would catch trains for travel and where goods were shipped. This depot served the Wabash Railroad.

W.T.S. White House and Carriage House

The W.T.S. White House and Carriage House is another historic property in Clarinda. It was added to the National Register on January 21, 1994. A carriage house was a building used to store horse-drawn carriages. This property shows us how people lived and traveled a long time ago.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Public Fountain

The Women's Christian Temperance Union Public Fountain is a historic fountain in Shenandoah. It was listed on the National Register on September 27, 1984. This fountain was put in place by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union, a group that worked for social reforms, including promoting temperance (avoiding alcohol). Public fountains were important sources of clean drinking water in towns.

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