Historical Monuments in Iowa

• Iowa is home to several U.S. National Historic LandmarksIowa state contour with Capital City against blurred USA flag image by Stasys Eidiejus from Fotolia.com
  
  A historical monument is an object, place or landmark that commemorates an important person or event. Iowa has multiple monuments around the state that are dedicated to its history. Small towns and cities alike are home to historical monuments in Iowa. Whether you're traveling through or are a resident who wants to learn more about your home state, you'll find American history in Iowa.
  
  

Old Capitol Building

• On the campus home of the Iowa State Hawkeyes in Iowa City, one of the most historic buildings in the state can be found. This building was founded in 1842, as the main government building in Iowa's then capital city. Named a National Historic Landmark in 1976, the Old Capitol building is a monument to the early state government's establishment of the state, and the development of Iowa State University. It was the first official school building on campus. It is open to the public, with a museum on its ground floor dedicated to the school and state's history.
  
  Old Capitol
  101 Jessup Hall
  Iowa City, IA 52242
  319-335-3500
  
  

Herbert Hoover Birthplace

• The 31st President of the United States was born in Iowa, and his childhood home in West Branch is now a National Historic Site. In addition to the home, Hoover is buried on a hillside that overlooks his birthplace. Also located in West Branch is the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum, where history buffs can learn about the life and accomplishments of the former president; it is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. West Branch is in eastern Iowa, just east of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City off Interstate 80.
  
  President Herbert Hoover's Birthplace Historical Marker
  West Branch, Iowa 52358
  
  

Sergeant Floyd Monument

• The most famous obelisk in Iowa belongs to the 100-foot tall Sergeant Floyd Monument in Sioux City. Located just off the Missouri River, on the western edge of Iowa, the monument honors the former member of the Lewis and Clark expedition, Charles Floyd. This is actually the very first officially designated National Historic Landmark in America, which took place on June 30, 1960. But the landmark was actually founded in 1901. Sergeant Floyd also rests within this monument, which is in a public park.
  
  Sergeant Floyd Monument
  Sioux City, Iowa 51106