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bouton THE NATIONAL HOBO MUSUEM carlisle DRAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
52 Main Ave South 115 Drake Ave
DAYTON STAGECOACH INN 641-843-9104 or britthobodays@gmail RANDALEMAN HOUSE/CARLISLE 641-856-6676 drakepubliclibrary.org
Open after Memorial Day & closed after Hobo Mon-Fri 10-6; Sat 10-2
14750 Pecos Ct. Days Weekend, Thurs & Fri 10-4; Sat 9-12. HISTORICAL SOCIETY Designed by E.C. Eastman and dedicated
515-465-3577 Call or email before visiting to make sure 245 Pennsylvania Ave on January 15, 1903 the library features a
dallascountyiowa.gov/conservation open as we rely on volunteers. 515-989-9999 restored, beautiful stained glass dome and
Available to rent May 1-Oct 31, plus April & Boasting a vast collection of authentic carlisleareahistory.org has served the citizens of Appanoose County
Nov. when conditions permit artifacts, memorabilia, paintings, See website for hours for well over 100 years.
The restored historic Stagecoach Inn is photographs, and more. The collection tells Visit this beautiful Victorian treasure, built
available for overnight rentals. Fully equipped the century long story of the people who at the turn of the 20th Century. Breakfast IOWA’S LARGEST HISTORIC
kitchen, 2 bathrooms with ADA showers, 3 lived the hobo way of life and highlights served 4th Saturday of the month. Guided SQUARE DISTRICT
bedrooms that sleep 9. Outdoor deck, table, personal collections of the more notable tours by appointment. Downtown
& fire ring. Only a few minutes drive to American hobos including Steam Train Maury, 641-437-4102 (Chamber)
the Pennsylvania Kid, Connecticut Slim, the
recreation trails. LOG CABIN MEMORIAL FOR centervilleia.com
Hard Rock Kid, & Frisco Jack. Large archive CHARLES F. FOULKE District includes 119 properties on the
britt of documents and recordings, and a small 989 S. 5th St. – Carlisle Cemetery National Register of Historic Places in
theater where hobo life documentaries can be
viewed. Gift shop with souvenirs from items 515-989-9999 Victorian and Italianate architectural styles,
ARMSTRONG HOUSE MUSEUM made by hobos & t-shirts. carlisleareahistory.org a Civil War monument and cannon, and a
Corp. Foulke (1825-1911) served in Co. D. 3-story courthouse with a green tile roof.
266 2nd St SE / 641-843-3282 Iowa 34th infantry. His life is commemorated Contact the chamber regarding walking tours.
Mem Day Weekend-Labor Day – Sun brooklyn with an unusual log cabin tombstone.
1:30-4 or by appt Annual cemetery walk held in September
Queen Anne home circa 1896 includes BROOKLYN HISTORICAL MUSEUM with local high school drama student THE MAJESTIC THEATER
two three-story-high corner towers, depicting historical figures
multiple upper-story balconies, and 304 Jackson buried there. 100 N 13th St.
wrap-around porch. Home of Hancock County 641-522-7744 / By appt. 641-437-1025
Built in 1869, the William Manatt House is thecontinental.info
Historical Society. STAINED GLASS WINDOW AT
home to the Brooklyn Historical Museum. METHODIST CHURCH Centerville’s most exquisite theater – The
GEORGE E. STUBBINS HOUSE Historical information, gifts and unique Majestic is located just across the street from
artifacts from the area are featured. School & 4th Streets the Continental Hotel. Includes a movie and
248 1st Ave SW / 641-843-3647 / By appt. 515-989-3552 live theater production space as well as an
Queen Anne Victorian Home with Gothic HISTORIC ROUTE 6 ATTRACTIONS carlisleiaumc.org upstairs ballroom and lounge. Perfect for
influences, built in 1886. Large central foyer, Tues, Wed & Thurs 8 am-2 pm weddings, receptions and more!
keyhole balustrade, open bridal staircase. brooklyniowa.com Stunning stained-glass window includes list
Historic Route 6 Wall Mural, 118 West Front MORGAN E. CLINE CITY PARK
HANCOCK COUNTY AGRICULTURE Street. Mural was painted in 2015 dedicated of soldiers, regiments, and company. The
window was re-dedicated in 2016.
MUSEUM & PIONEER VILLAGE to the Historic Route 6 and features an area 712 W Lane St
for cars and motorcycles to drive up for a 641-4317-4339
Hancock County Fairgrounds photo backdrop. Old Standard Station is centerville Centerville-ia.org/parks-pool
641-843-4362 located on the corner of Jackson Street and Year round 7 am-11 pm
Tours by appt. Also open during county Historic Highway 6. Built in 1930, it was Regional recreation draw includes city pool,
fair, hobo convention, and draft horse show. made of glazed block and is only one of a few RATHBUN LAKE AREA seven shelter houses that can be reserved
Collection of restored farm machinery, tools still in existence. 1950’s Replica Standard (See listings under Rathbun Lake) March 1-Sept 1, three tennis courts and
and related items used in farming during the Station is located at 1675 Old 6 Road just premier disc golf course, plus 1 mile paved

1800s and early 1900s. west of Brooklyn on Historic Highway 6. APPANOOSE COUNTY HISTORICAL trail with seasonal story walk boards.
HANCOCK COUNTY SPEEDWAY JOHN WAYNE HISTORIC MARKER & COAL MINING MUSEUM
2210 Jewell Ave Corner of Jackson & East Des Moines St. 100 W Maple St.
641-856-8040
641-843-0214 Outdoors appanoosehistory.com
hancockcountyspeedway.com Life-sized metal sculpture of John Wayne who Wed-Fri 1-4 & by appt did you know?
A .4-mile dirt, semi-banked oval track located lived in Brooklyn briefly as a child. The main museum is located in the former
southeast of Britt. Centerville, Iowa post office, a beautiful
FLAG DISPLAY architectural gem built in 1903 and on the The National Hobo
NATIONAL HOBO CEMETERY Jackson St National Register of Historic Places. Learn
Evergreen Cemetery 641-522-5488 / Year-round outdoors about Appanoose County’s history & famous Festival has been held

N.E. Diagonal Street Permanent display of flags featuring a residents. annually in Britt
641-843-9104 20-foot by 38-foot US flag on a 50- foot pole.
The National Hobo Cemetery has a large The giant flag is surrounded by flags from all APPANOOSE COUNTY since 1900.
railroad tie cross. Homemade Hobo 50 states, armed services, and other special MUSEUM AND OLD JAIL
Headstones mark many of the graves. interest flags. 527 N Main St
Hobo Memorial Service held each year 641-856-8040
cambridge By appt.
on Friday morning during National Hobo
Built in 1872, the residence is furnished with
Convention.
THE NATIONAL HOBO CENTER GROVE ORCHARD period articles. Visitors can also see an 1847
log cabin.
CONVENTION/BRITT HOBO DAYS 32835 610th Ave did you know?
Second weekend in August 515-383-4354 APPANOOSE COUNTY
britthobodays.com centergroveorchard.com FREEDOM ROCK Enjoy a train ride &
Since 1900 the City of Britt has hosted Visit website for opening dates and
the National Hobo Convention annually. seasonal hours. Courthouse Square District farmyard fun at
641-437-4102
Weekend family festival filled with hobo U-Pick and pre-picked apples and pumpkins, centervilleia.com
culture, entertainment, and activities at the Country Store and made-from-scratch Bakery, Center Grove orchard
Hobo Jungle and around town. Parade, food venues, Corn & Hay Mazes, Jumping Part of the Freedom Rock Tour, featuring
free mulligan stew, Hobo King & Queen Pillow, Corn Pool, Apple Slingshot, Rubber images of Civil War Brig. Gen. Francis in Cambridge.
Drake, the first USS Iowa, and a soldier
Coronation, music, food, carnival and more. Duck Races, one-room schoolhouse, Super
Slides, Storybook Land, farm animals, and being greeted by his daughter following
more! Campfires, group outings, and tours by deployment.
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