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Hampton, Iowa

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Everything Near Hampton

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

  • Reeve Electric Association Plant · 4.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine life without electricity! This unassuming building played a vital role in bringing light and power to rural Iowa. In the 1930s, only about 10% of farms across the US had electricity. Most rural communities were…

  • Maysville Schoolhouse · 5.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine a ghost town: this schoolhouse is all that remains of Maysville, the first town in Franklin County. Maysville was platted in 1865, strategically located on the stage line connecting Ackley and Hampton. Merchants…

  • Princess Sweet Shop (Iowa Falls, Iowa) · 15.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Craving a blast from the past? This perfectly preserved Art Deco gem, the Princess Sweet Shop, is a delicious slice of history. Opened in 1915 by Greek immigrants Ernie Karrys and Nicholas P. Pergakis, the Princess…

  • Glenn and Nell Kurtz Lustron Home and Garage · 15.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever seen a house built like a giant Lego set? This bright yellow home ahead isn't just a house; it's a peek into the future that almost was, a rare survivor of a post-WWII housing revolution. Meet Glenn and Nell Kurtz.…

  • Metropolitan Opera House (Iowa Falls, Iowa) · 16.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Imagine the performances that graced the stage of this historic opera house, a cultural hub for Iowa Falls. When the Metropolitan Opera House opened on December 27, 1899, it was hailed as the "biggest social event in…

  • Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop · 16.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered what kept the wagons rolling in late 19th-century Iowa? You're about to discover the heart of it at the Quasdorf Blacksmith and Wagon Shop. This isn't just a building; it's a time capsule of grit and…

  • Slayton Farms-Round Barn · 16.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Check out that amazing round barn! This isn't just any old farm building; it's a piece of Iowa's agricultural history, designed for efficiency back in the day. Frank Slayton commissioned this barn in 1915. It was…

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