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Johnston, Iowa

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History of Johnston

Iowa Events Center - Caucus Night

1972

Des Moines, the epicenter of the Iowa caucuses, the first-in-the-nation presidential nominating contest that has shaped American politics since 1972.

7.1 mi away

Iowa State Capitol

1871

The five-domed state capitol in Des Moines, completed in 1886, the only five-domed capitol in the United States.

7.5 mi away

Living History Farms

1970

A 500-acre open-air museum in Urbandale showing 300 years of Iowa farming history, from a 1700 Ioway Indian farm to a 1900 horse-powered farm.

6.0 mi away

Everything Near Johnston

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

  • Paul J. and Ida Trier House · 1.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Did you know that just over there sits the last Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian home ever built in Iowa? Paul and Ida Trier commissioned Wright to design their dream home, and construction finished in 1958. It's based on…

  • Living History Farms · 6.0 mi · Historical Marker

    A 500-acre open-air museum in Urbandale showing 300 years of Iowa farming history, from a 1700 Ioway Indian farm to a 1900 horse-powered farm.

  • Home of Marshall's Horseradish · 6.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered where that fiery kick on your plate comes from? You're approaching the historic heart of horseradish production in Des Moines! This unassuming spot was once the bustling center of Marshall's Horseradish, a…

  • Henry Wallace House · 6.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Step into the home of Henry Wallace, a champion of agricultural reform who later served as Vice President of the United States. You're approaching the very house where big ideas about farming and food took root. This…

  • Owl's Head Historic District · 6.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered where Iowa's governors used to live? You're about to drive through the Owl's Head Historic District, home to the former Iowa governor's mansion and a treasure trove of historic architecture. It's a…

  • Des Moines, IA · 6.8 mi · Local history

    Des Moines's story is one of convergence. The Des Moines River, for which the city is named, isn't particularly navigable, but its valley provided a natural corridor through the rolling oak savanna. This location,…

  • Register and Tribune Building · 7.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever wondered where Iowa got its news during some of its most pivotal moments? Right here, at the Register and Tribune Building! Once home to one of Iowa's leading newspapers, this place was a bustling hub of…

  • Iowa Events Center - Caucus Night · 7.1 mi · Historical Marker

    Des Moines, the epicenter of the Iowa caucuses, the first-in-the-nation presidential nominating contest that has shaped American politics since 1972.

  • Iowa State Capitol · 7.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    See that golden dome shimmering in the distance? That's not just any building; it's the beating heart of Iowa's government, an architectural marvel unlike any other in the U.S.! This is where the big decisions for the…

  • Iowa State Capitol · 7.5 mi · Historical Marker

    The five-domed state capitol in Des Moines, completed in 1886, the only five-domed capitol in the United States.

  • Jordan House (West Des Moines, Iowa) · 8.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Pull over here a sec – this house was a crucial stop on the Underground Railroad, offering refuge to slaves seeking freedom. Built by James C. Jordan, the Jordan House became a haven for those fleeing slavery in the…

  • Robert William Andrew Feller Farmstead · 14.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Ever heard of a baseball legend who learned to throw strikes in an Iowa cornfield? That's Bob Feller, and this is where it all began. Robert William Andrew Feller, nicknamed "Rapid Robert" and "The Heater from Van…

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  • Carl and Ulrika Dalander Cassel House · 15.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

    Right here, near Madrid, Iowa, stands a testament to the enduring spirit of early Swedish immigrants: the Carl and Ulrika Dalander Cassel House. It's believed to be the oldest frame house in town. Carl Cassel arrived in…

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