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Metadata
Object Name |
Print, Photographic |
Source |
Hancock County Historical Society |
Iowa History Era Tag |
Prosperity to the Depression (1897-1939) |
Chronological Tag |
The Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930) |
Catalog Number |
2018.051.031 |
Credit line |
Hancock County Historical Society - Britt, Iowa |
Description |
This photograph shows the Main Street of Kanawha, Iowa. During the early 1900s, this street was a cause of concern for many of Kanawha's residents. Large amount of dust and litter from the dirt road led many citizens to petition for the town to pave the road. These residents continued to call for a paved road for many years, and the town finally paved the road in 1938. Content can be used with the following standards: SS-Econ. 9-12.24 Iowa Impact Upon Society in a lesson on road systems and development in early towns of Iowa. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions. |
Additional Research & Sources |
Kanawha, Iowa was founded in 1899, with land owned under George C. Call and surveyed by C.B. Hutchins. The town was incorporated in 1902. Originally being named Luzon, the town name was changed after the postoffice found it too similar to the town of Luverne. The first business open in town was the C.S. Farman & Sons General Store in 1899. The store was followed by the opening of a livery, blacksmith, general and clothing store, hotel, skimming station and furniture store. The First National Bank of Kanawha opened in 1900 with J.E. Wichman as president. According to 1910 census, the town had a population of 400. |
Notes on Related Objects |
Object is related to the following library resources, which can be found by searching the catalog number in the advanced search section: Catalog #: 2018.045.168- History of Kossuth, Hancock and Winnebago Counties, Iowa |
County Tag |
Hancock |
Multimedia Links |
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Search Terms |
Road Systems Towns Main Street Business Streets, mud Electricity |
Legal Status |
Ownership of this resource is held by the Hancock County Historical Society and has been provided here for educational purposes only, specifically for use in the Iowa Museum Association's "Teaching Iowa History" project. It may not be downloaded, reproduced or distributed in any format without written permission from the Rights Holder. For information on U.S. and International copyright laws, consult an attorney. |
