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Canton in Jackson County, Iowa, in 1903. In the mid-19th century, Canton contained a flouring mill, a saw mill and a woolen factory powered by the waters of its river. [2] Canton's population was 210 in 1902, [3] and 75 in 1925. [4] The population was 54 in 1940. [5]
According to the United States Census Bureau, Canton Township covers an area of 35.4 square miles (91.68 square kilometers); of this, 35.29 square miles (91.41 square kilometers, 99.71 percent) is land and 0.11 square miles (0.27 square kilometers, 0.29 percent) is water.
The barn, which sits immediately behind the house is significant as one of the few stone barns in Iowa. [2] The house and barn were listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979, and were included as contributing properties in the Village of St. Donatus Historic District in 1989. [1]
Wadena is remembered in Iowa for the Woodstock-like rock festival held on a nearby farm, August 1–3, 1970. It also held a second rock-fest in late July 1995, which met with less success and notoriety than the original event. Wadena is also known for its lighted cross, which is located on the hill south of town.
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William Dyas Barn: 1850s 41088 243rd Street, Bellevue The William Dyas Barn is one of only 9 standing limestone barns in the county and is still in use. The barn is built into the side of a hill with the second floor door at ground level in back, a true bank barn. Mont Rest 1893 300 Spring Street, Bellevue
The Matthew Bowen Homestead, also once known as the Plaine Hill Farm, is a historic house at 94 Plaine Hill Road in Woodstock, Connecticut. It is now the Inn at Woodstock . Built in 1816, it is a prominent and well-preserved example of a Federal period farmstead, with a long history of association with the locally prominent Bowen family.