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Eddyville, Iowa

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eddyville blues
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History of Eddyville

Buxton - Iowa's Integrated Coal Town

1895

A company coal town in Monroe County that was one of the most racially integrated communities in early 20th-century America, with a population that was nearly half Black.

13.3 mi away

Everything Near Eddyville

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

  • Maj. James W. McMullin House · 9.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what a Civil War hero’s homecoming looked like? Right here, in Oskaloosa, you’re about to discover the legacy of Major James W. McMullin. He didn't just fight for his country; he came back and built a…

  • Jack Lamberson House · 9.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Did you know you can find a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home right here in Iowa? This is one of only seven in the state! This is the Alice and Jack Lamberson House, built in 1951. It's also known as the Peter Maunu and…

  • Buxton Historic Townsite · 9.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Stand here and you're standing on what was once the bustling townsite of Buxton, Iowa, a place almost forgotten today. Founded in 1895 by the Chicago and Northwestern Railway, Buxton was built to house coal miners who…

  • Albia Square and Central Commercial Historic District · 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Explore the heart of Albia, Iowa, where the historic commercial district tells the story of the town's growth and development. This isn't just a collection of old buildings; it's a testament to the pioneers who shaped…

  • Buxton - Iowa's Integrated Coal Town · 13.3 mi · Historical Marker

    A company coal town in Monroe County that was one of the most racially integrated communities in early 20th-century America, with a population that was nearly half Black.

  • Brick Gothic House · 14.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Look left! You're about to witness a architectural ghost from a bygone era, a Gothic Revival mansion plopped right in the middle of Iowa farmland. This isn't your typical farmhouse, not by a long shot. Built in 1885,…

  • Historic Railroad District · 15.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered where veterans gathered after serving their country, or how passengers once traveled across Iowa? Look around – you're in a district that once hummed with the energy of railway travel and community spirit.…

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