The Waubonsie Trail was the first hard road crossing the state of Iowa. It was built in 1911. It began by heading off from the Plank Road in Keokuk and went toward Donnellson. It continued north to Primrose, west to Farmington, then all the way across Iowa to Nebraska City. Waubonsie, for whom the trail was named, was the last chief of the Pottowattamie tribe. The trail passed where he was buried in Fremont County. There once was a restaurant in Donnellson known as the Waubonsie Inn.
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Donnellson, IA MazesThe old depot in Donnellson is open during Apple Daze or by special arrangements with City Hall. Contains Donnellson historical items. Donnellson historical or genealogical information can be found at the Library, at 319-835-5545
Donnellson, IA Railroad HistoryDonnellson is located along the first 265-mile segment of the 1846
Donnellson, IA Historic TrailsThe Waubonsie Trail was the first hard road crossing the state of Iowa. It was built in 1911
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A pottery was housed in this brick structure from 1865 to 1896. See parts of the kiln foundation, 22-foot fir beams, the area...
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Visit the old Santa Fe Depot, railroad exhibits and an A.T.&S.F. caboose. View arrowhead and Civil War displays, Silsby steam...