This hauntingly beautiful iowa ghost town is plagued with a tragic past. Iowa history online what iowa history textbooks are available. Elkport fy2020 budget iowa department of management. State historical society of iowa iowa city physical description. Iowa heritage illustrated full serial archives the goldfinch. Geografija koordinate vremenska zona utc5, leti utc4. When mathilda became sister lina was three years old, they left elkport for garnovillo, iowa. Pamela rineykehrberg, professor of agricultural history and rural studies, iowa state university. Score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. History of western iowa, its settlement and growth sioux city, ia. This new edition of the iowa history reader is a welcome updating of an invaluable collection of essays first published in 1996. The great flood of 1993 is considered to be one of the worst in iowas history.
This page primarily lists records kept at the city level. State historical society of iowas top history books of the year. Send flowers opens send flowers url in a new window. Includes clayton county herald, clayton county journal, elkport ledger. It includes fund balance worksheet, expenditure schedule, revenue details, and public hearing notice. Jan 19, 2016 the state historical research centers in des moines and iowa city provide access to extensive collections of books, periodicals, pamphlets, and other publications about the history of iowa and the. Whitepages is the largest and most trusted online phone book and directory. Browse the most recent elkport, iowa obituaries and condolences. The population was 37 at the 2010 census, down from 88 in 2000. These are books that were published by a wide variety of publishers between the. Ceres once had a post office, which has since been abandoned.
The primary coordinate point for elkport is located at latitude 42. Plat book of clayton county, iowa, 1886 the university. The books listed here are books that were not published by hearthstone legacy publications. Ceres is an unincorporated community in clayton county, iowa, united states. This is a list of books about scientists, explorers, pioneers, nature, wildlife, and history in iowa. It was named from the elk creek the town was severely damaged by floods in may 2004. List of books and articles about iowa history online. Kriebs from elkport across in a boat to get to the house on the hill. Contact us natural history books 1025 keokuk street iowa city, ia 52240 voice. Jan 14, 2017 the great flood of 1993 is considered to be one of the worst in iowas history. Zachary lee passed away on march 29, 2015 at the age of 22 in elkport, iowa. Elkport, iowa is the 19,253rd largest city in the united states as of 2018. Get to know the real possibility of aarp in elkport. I would say the jennings family is the oldest family name still living in the elkport garber area.
Iowa territory became iowa, the 29th state on 28 december 1846, by which point 44 counties were in existence. Iowa history for young people selected issues, 19752000 partial serial archives iowa journal of history and politics partial serial archives the annals of iowa articles from full run. In fact, some of the worst disasters in iowa s history have been mighty floods. Elkport ranks in the lower quartile for population density and diversity index when compared to the other cities, towns and census designated places cdps in iowa. Turkey and maquoketa river basins, mother nature did tremendous damage to iowa. Western publishing company, 1882 illustrated html at filed under. Mfo the schornagles were mentioned in early entries. Let the elkportgarber community center be the destination for your next gathering. Elkaders first permanent residents arrived in 1836 when elisha boardman and horace bronson settled on the banks of the turkey river in pony hollow. The state historical research centers in des moines and iowa city provide access to extensive collections of books, periodicals, pamphlets, and other publications about the history of. Plat book of clayton county, iowa, 1886 the university of. The first two, des moines county and dubuque county, were created in 1834 when iowa was still part of the michigan territory.
The summer of 93 saw rain in some locations for consecutive days, and some areas flooded over five times. Their descendants and european ancestors, third edition. Apr 20, 2017 the best iowa history books of the past year. Welcome to elkport garber iowa where the rivers run wild. Elkport fy2020 budget this is elkport s adopted budget for fiscal year ending june 30, 2020. Check out our latest stock of university of iowa apparel. Their father arthur was born in the same house 1899. Genealogy history news special offers iowa county history and genealogy books.
Iowa is one of the states that does not have a single central online state. The genesis of a corn and bible commonwealth by irving berdine richman the state historical society of iowa, 1931. The 11 most horrifying disasters that ever happened in iowa. Downloadable audio books and ebooks the elkader public library.
A new preface alerts readers to materials that have appeared since the publication of the original volume. The iowa history reader is a must reference book for anyone teaching the history of the state at either the high school or college level. From auctions, meetings, bridal showers, family gatherings, company parties and weddings, we. Item type aat maps plats maps indexes reference sources directories. Encapsulating a wide range of the finest scholarship on iowas history, the iowa history reader illuminates the distinctive characteristics and issues in the states development from its early settlement through the present. Elkportgarber community center public group facebook. Iowa journal of history vol 85 no 2, april 1960 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Corlett were both admitted to the bar in 1880, and they formed a partnership in november of that year. Let the elkport garber community center be the destination for your next gathering. The county has elkader as its seat and the county was created 1837. Elk township history, clayton county, iowa us gen web archives elkport histories and genealogies. The history of fayette county, iowa hardcover january 1, 1990 by us history author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Elkport fy2020 budget this is elkports adopted budget for fiscal year ending june 30, 2020. A history of the elkport independent school district, elkport, iowa, volga.
Elkport is a city in clayton county, iowa, united states. Additional records are listed on the county and state page. Elkport, iowa simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. After the floods, all residents of the town chose federal buyout, selling their homes to the united states federal government for demolition. The county seat of elkader lies approximately 11 miles to the west. History garber, first called east elkport, was surveyed in 1872 by john garber, who also served as the first postmaster there. Elkport is a city in iowa in the united states this short article about a place or feature in the united states can be made longer. Elkport white pages phone books in iowa ia whitepages. Unique, iowa was a hamlet in weaver township, humboldt county, iowa, united states. Clayton county, iowa genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Elkport, iowa was a small town that took note of a rapidly rising river one day in may, 2004. Elkport and east elkport cities, volga township motor city, read township luana city, luana township, page 18. Iowa history online provides online support for teachers of iowa history at the elementary and secondary levels.
Michaels catholic church time line not all church information in this history jives. It was reestablished april 1892 and discontinued permanently january 1902. Their first home was at elkport, iowa which is situated on the turkey river and elk creed. A history of the elkport independent school district, elkport, iowa, volga township family history library farmersburg histories and genealogies. Every year, the state historical society hands out awards to the best iowa history books published in the previous year. Dec 30, 2015 unique, iowa was a hamlet in weaver township, humboldt county, iowa, united states. Aarp in elkport is here to help you take on today and every day. Over 10,000 people were evacuated from their homes, and 21,000 homes. Find local elkport ia aarp programs and information. The town contained a post office from april 1878 until september 1891. Settlers began building in the area when it was believed that a railroad would pass through the marshland.
Stanovnistvo stanovnistvo 2010 37 gustina stanovnistva 7,4 st. Check flight prices and hotel availability for your visit. Arcadia publishing offers the best selection of iowa history books online. The manufacturing interests of elkport and east elkport are described under the township history avove. The award honors the previous years best iowa history book as well as the awards namesake, who led the historical society for many years. Celebrate and remember the lives we have lost in elkport, iowa. Elkport genealogy in clayton county, ia usa 1,060,369 iowa 32,635 clayton county 417 elkport 6. Farmersburg township history, clayton county, iowa us gen web archives. From sharing practical resources like job, health, and financial workshops, to holding fun activities and events, aarp is providing opportunities to connect and help build an even stronger elkport. Iowa online historical newspapers summary blog the ancestor. Buy elkport, iowa rustic handmade vintage distressed wooden us flag sign 5. Also includes a digitized book, pocahontas county iowa history. Included are iowa history benchmarks, scope and sequence models, curriculum guides, iowa literature, iowa history textbooks, field trips, primary source materials and a listing of contact persons for assistance in teaching iowa history. I would say the jennings family is the oldest family name still living in the elkportgarber area.
The books in this section are all printed books most are hardbound, and are not cds or dvds. Selected fulltext books and articles ioway to iowa. The best iowa history books of the past year des moines register. In september 2006, nearly all of the buildings of elkport were demolished. The people and the prairie, by dorothy schwieder, thomas morain, and lynn nielsen.