Birmingham, Iowa

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Birmingham

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Birmingham.

9 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• American Gothic House · 7.0 mi · Things to Do

  The real house from Grant Wood's famous painting. Pose with pitchfork props outside.

• United States Senator James F. Wilson House · 8.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder where a U.S. Senator laid his head after a long day of legislating? This house right here was home to James F. Wilson for over 30 years.Built in 1854 for attorney William L. Hamilton, the house became…

• Louden Monorail System in the Auto Repair Shop · 9.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Believe it or not, you're looking at a piece of transportation history, hidden inside an old auto shop! Back in the 1920s, Fairfield's east side was booming with car-related businesses. This building, then McGuire Motor…

• Franklin Pearson House · 9.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming house was a confirmed stop on the Underground Railroad, offering refuge to those seeking freedom. Franklin Pearson, a Quaker, built this house in the mid-1840s. He and his family were active…

• Hotel Manning · 10.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what it was like to travel the Des Moines River in the mid-1800s? You're about to find out, without even getting wet! This isn't just a historic hotel; it's a landlocked steamboat. Built in 1846, Hotel…

• Bentonsport · 11.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time in this village that has remained virtually unchanged since its steamboat heyday. You're approaching Bentonsport, a rare glimpse into Iowa's past. Imagine the hustle and bustle here in the mid-1800s!…

• New Sweden Chapel · 13.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming chapel marks the spot of Iowa's first Swedish settlement, a bold move that shaped the state's cultural landscape. In 1845, Peter Cassel, a leader from Kisa, Sweden, guided a group of Swedish immigrants…

• American Gothic House · 14.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Look closely – you're seeing the house that launched a thousand interpretations! It's the American Gothic House, the real-life inspiration for Grant Wood's iconic painting. This Carpenter Gothic-style house was built in…

• Chief Wapello's Memorial Park · 19.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered where a great chief rests? You’re approaching the final resting place of Chief Wapello, a respected leader of the Meskwaki people, and the site of a pivotal Indian Agency. Visit this spot where history…