Historic Places
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Odebolt's Historic BankW.P. Adams, owner of Fairview Farm
(commonly known as "The Adams Ranch") was responsible for building this
distinctive building in 1914-1915. He closed it during the
Depression and it sat empty from 1934 to 1967. Odebolt State
Bank bought the unused bank building in 1967 and operated in the building
for the next 40 years under Ralph Griffin & his son Neil Griffin.
In 2008 the building was purchased by
First State Bank.
They made the decision to
restore the building to its former glory, realizing the historic
importance of its almost original condition. While renovation was
in full swing, a movie production crew took over the different areas of
the building to film the movie "Peacock". It was released on DVD in
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Monument CircleLocated at the intersection of 2nd and Main Streets, the monument was
given to the town around 1923 by the late W.P. Adams as a memorial to
those who served their country in World War I. During Odebolt's
Centennial Celebration in June of 1977, a time capsule weighing 240 lbs.
was buried on the west end of the Monument with a stone plaque placed
above, to be reopened in the year of 2077. |
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Odebolt MuseumAmerican Legion display; many local artifacts, and historical items from Odebolt's past; early 1900s kitchen, barbershop, school memorabilia and more. The museum has moved to the corner of 2nd and Maple Streets in downtown Odebolt. OPEN BY APPOINTMENT (See the Museum Web Page) |
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Peterson Pioneer HomeView late 19th-century rural living in the first house built in
Odebolt. The dwelling has been restored and furnished with antiques of the
1800s. Located across the street from the Odebolt Museum on 2nd Street.
Contact Odebolt City Hall at 712-668-2231 (205 W. 2nd St.) for
information or to set up a time to tour the home. (Pioneer
Home web page) |
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Iowa Rural Schools MuseumRichland #1 rural school house was moved from the country to Heritage
Square Park on 2nd Street in Odebolt in October 2011 and has been
furnished with country school memorabilia from the Odebolt area as well
as throughout Iowa. It is located across from the Odebolt Historical
Museum and next to the Peterson Pioneer Home. Visit the
Iowa
Rural Schools Museum web page. |
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Odebolt Community CenterThe east wall of the community center dining area features large
murals depicting scenes from Odebolt's history, including the train
depot, the Cracker Jack Company, the old school, and the Adams Ranch.
Many other framed historical photos align the walls.
Click
here for more information and to view some of the wall murals. |
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The Fire Department Hose CartLocated to the west the Fire Department on 2nd Street is the Odebolt
Fire Department hose cart. The plaque inscription reads, O.F.D.
Established 1880. "For All Those Who Served." Between the years of
1890 and 1924 Odebolt had a famous "Running Team" named "Kelly's Colts".
They competed against other departments by pulling this cart. They won
many trophies in Northwest Iowa for their ability .
Read about the history |
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Odebolt Memorial Walk ParkStroll from Second to Eighth Streets, along Willow Avenue and the
Odebolt Creek which flows through the town,
and view the memory plaques on each sidewalk square, many of which were given in
remembrance of Odebolt residents of the past. An ongoing beautification
project, the walk contains perennial gardens, benches on which to sit and
relax, and Gazebos in which to have a family gathering or picnic.
The walk is lighted in the evening, spring through fall. |
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Stuga - Old Swedish HouseA small, one-room house originally inhabited by Swedish immigrants is furnished with antiques and Swedish artifacts. (Stuga web page) Located behind Faith Lutheran Church. By appointment. 708 Locust St, Odebolt, IA, Phone: (712) 668-4515
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Veterans' Memorial MonumentLocated in the Odebolt Cemetery just south of town on Des Moines Street (Hwy. 39) , the monument was completed in 2003. It lists 939 veterans from the Odebolt area who served from 1900 to 2000 in WWI, WWII, the Korean War and in Vietnam. The monument is lighted at night (Veterans' Memorial web page)
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"Traveler's Home"ApartmentA furnished one-bedroom apartment is available for daily or weekly rental at the Meyer Apartment building in Odebolt. The apartment features memorabilia from the old hotel's history and its various owners. At one time the building was the "Traveler's Home" and an original sign is part of the decor. The living room coffee table is made from the pass-through door between the kitchen and restaurant. Call Bloyer Agency, (712) 668.2895 for information.
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