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How many acres is Mount Hosmer City Park in Lansing, IA?
ANSWER: 104 acres, which includes a spectacular view of fifty miles of the beautiful Mississippi
River valley. The park is named for Harriet Hosmer, a sculptress, who won a footrace to the summit of the
hill during a steamboat layover during the 1850s.
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What church was part of the first Irish settlement in Allamakee County?
ANSWER: Wexford Immaculate Conception Church, Harpers Ferry, a stone church constructed in 1848
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Where in Allamakee County is the Waterloo Workshop located?
ANSWER: 4 miles northwest of Dorchester. In their old log home, Jill & Michael Stephenson, owners of
Waterloo Workshop, live much as people used to 100 years ago, with no electricity or telephone. They continue
to practice the old-time arts of woodworking, basket weaving and preserving wild or homegrown fruits and
vegetables. They invite folks into their home the 2nd Sunday of every month from 11-4 year round to
share fresh, made from scratch rolls bake in their wood stove, sample country jams and sip tea or fresh
well water.
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What city's town hall in Allamakee County housed the jail, marshall's office and council room until 1969?
ANSWER: New Albin Town Hall; frame structure with bell tower; vernacular with elements of Greek Revival influence
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What attraction near Harpers Ferry has 3 fully-furnished log cabins, large indoor and outdoor arena, sheltered horse stalls and pond and river fishing as its amenities to name a few?
ANSWER: The Natural Gait owned by Howard and Donna Bright, provides a peaceful natural home base for your Northeast Iowa escape. Cabins are perched high on a ridge overlooking the Yellow River and kitchens are complete. You can bring your horse and go on trail rides or bring a canoe and go canoeing.
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How many acres is Waukon City Park?
ANSWER: 46 rolling acres of open park make this a great stopping point for travelers looking to take a break from the road.
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To date, how many known American Indian mounds are at Effigy Mounds National Monument?
ANSWER: 206 known prehistoric American Indian mounds are found at Effigy Mounds National Monument, 31 of which are shaped in the likeness (effigy) of bears or birds.
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How many miles of scenic Mississippi River winds along the eastern edge of Allamakee County?
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What year was Historical Landmark, the Waterville Bank constructed?
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What is the only original marker remaining on the northern boundary line of the State of Iowa, near New Albin?
ANSWER: The Iron Post, placed in 1849; 600-pound cast-iron post marked "Minnesota" on the north, "Iowa" on the south, and "1849" and "43-30" (latitude) on the sides.
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What year did John R. Mott from Postville win the Nobel Peace Prize?
ANSWER: In 1946, for his evangelical work and for being co-founder of the World Council of Churches.
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What orchard in Allamakee County has McIntosh, Redwell, Connell Red, Cortland, Regent, Haralson and Red Delicious apples?
ANSWER: Peake's Apple Orchard, Waukon, operated by Al and Sandy Peake
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What campground invites you to enjoy miniature golf, video games, a volleyball court, a playground and has a restaurant and bar on the premises?
ANSWER: Red Barn Resort and Campground, Lansing, operated by Dennis & Deb Troendle
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What is the name of a park in Postville that has been improved to include a nature/walking trail, has playground equipment, shelters, restrooms, a swimming pool and an ice-skating rink?
ANSWER: Lull's Park, East side of Postville
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What barn near New Albin is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and includes a hay mound with a circular track for the hay fork and a circular feed aisle?
ANSWER: Reburn 12-Sided Barn, rural New Albin built by Tom Reburn is 46 feet in diameter and capable of feeding 50 head of cattle at one time
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What nationality is the Waterville Lutheran Church based upon?
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Where can you go near the Upper Iowa River to enjoy swimming in a sand bottom fresh water swimming pool/beach?
ANSWER: Upper Iowa Resort & Rental, Dorchester, owned by Bob and Kristi Hager
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