A 7 D CORSAIR FIGHTER
Arthur N. Neu Airport, four miles east, one mile south of
Carroll.
The A 7 D Corsair Fighter was one of the main fighters used in the
Vietnam War. This plane was donated by the Iowa National Guard and dedicated to
the Carroll County men and women who served or died in the Vietnam War. The
plane was built for land and aircraft carrier use with maximum speed of 698 mph.
BREDA MEMORIAL PARK (BASEBALL STADIUM)
The wonderful former home stadium of
the Breda Eagles, semipro team of the 1940's and the 1975 St. Bernard High
School State Baseball Champions features one of the few remaining wooden covered
grandstands in the Midwest. Built in 1947 (totally restored in 2001) for
$15,000, it was described as "one of the best baseball parks in the state" with
grandstand seating 600 and "lighting facilities equal to any in Iowa." Stop
anytime for a step back in time. For more information contact Breda City Clerk
(712) 673-2660.
CARROLL COUNTY GENEALOGY LIBRARY
Located at the Glidden Public Library, Glidden
Open Mon. - Fri.
1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sat. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Contact Dick Onken (712)
656-2380 or Jim Grettenberg (712) 792-4716. www.rootsweb.com/~iacarrol
CARROLL COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Hwy. 30 & Court St., Carroll
The
museum is housed in the former Carnegie Library building. Artifacts represent
Carroll County History from the late 1800's to the present. Other attractions
include schoolhouse and log cabin located in Graham Park, the Farmstead Barn
located at Swan Lake State Park and the 1915 Model C Heider Tractor. Call for
hours (712) 792-1512 or 1582
CARROLL HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION WALKING AND DRIVING
TOUR
View 24 historic sites. Brochures available at Carroll County
Historical Museum. (712) 792-1582 or 1512
CHICAGO & NORTHWESTERN RAILROAD DEPOT & PARK
407 W 5th St., Carroll
The unique 1896 Chicago & Northwestern
Railroad depot and American Express & baggage buildings designed by Charles
Sumner Frost in his classic, Victorian Romanesque style have been totally
renovated. The depot buildings and adjacent, historic, railroad park have
returned to their place as a community green space and meeting area. It now
houses the Carroll Chamber of Commerce.
CNWRR DEPOT
Breda
The Chicago Northwestern Railroad Depot was built in 1905. The building has been restored to its original condition and has been furnished
with some of the original furnishings along with memorabilia of the CNWRR.
DICKSON TIMBER
Two miles east and four and one-half miles north of Glidden
155
acre wooded area with hiking trails, registered primitive and electrical hook-up
camping, enclosed stone shelter on site. Horse camping with six electric
campsites and corrals available for the horses. (712) 792-4614
FARMER'S MARKET
Nothing beats the taste or nutrition of fresh, Iowa grown fruits
and vegetables. The place to find the freshest, tastiest produce is at the
corner of Hwy 30 and Carroll Street in Carroll, Iowa. Other products include
flowers, baked goods, honey & crafted items. June through October; Wed. 3:30
p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Sat. 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. For more information call M&M
Divide RC&D (712)792-4415.
FARMSTEAD MUSEUM
Swan Lake State Park
Two miles south & one mile east of Carroll
The museum features horse drawn machinery and tools of the farm past. The upper
floor of the barn displays the furniture & appliances used in typical farm
homes. (712) 792-4614 or 1582
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS
Swan Lake State Park
Christmas festivities take on a new
splendor as lights and animation unite. Sightseers will be enthralled with a
campground full of lighted scenes, all of which can be viewed from the winter
comfort of their own vehicles. Nearly 1.5 million lights! Call for schedule 712)
792-1335
FORGOTTEN CORNER MUSEUM
One half mile south of Manning school, east edge of Manning
Museum contains numerous antique household, farming & miscellaneous items. Also
included in the museum are a 1963 fire truck and a large toy display with
hundreds of tractors and farm machinery. (712) 653-3029
GERMAN HAUSBARN/HERITAGE PARK
Hwy. 141, 1/2 mile east of Manning
Travel through time to
experience Manning's authentic German Hausbarn, built in 1660 in
Schleswig-Holstein Germany and reconstructed in 1999. View Museum-quality
architecture and displays of the thatched-roof barn where farm animals shared
living quarters with the family. Also experience the 1915 era Leet- Hassler
Farmstead, restored to its original state with all the furnishings of the
period. (712) 655-3131 for information.
HORIZON EQUIPMENT "TRANSITIONS"
East side of Manning
A mosaic designed by artist Clint Hansen,
commissioned by Warren and Ken Puck, in memory of Albert Puck, founder of the
company in 1926, and Willis Puck who helped grow the business from 1930-1981.
Presented to the Manning Community and the many loyal customers who have been
supportive through the years, on the occasion of the 75th Anniversary of Puck
Implement Co. on August 2, 2001. Visit our website www.horizonequip.com to
preview the mosaics. Contact us at (712) 653-2574. Hours of operation M-F 7:30
a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sat. 7:30 a.m.-noon.
HUNTING/FISHING/GAME LICENSES
Licenses may be purchased at: Carroll County
Courthouse-Recorders Office, Swan Lake State Park Office, True Value Hardware,
Hy-Vee, Big K-Mart, and Wal-Mart, all in Carroll; Al's Corner in Breda; True
Value Hardware in Coon Rapids, Spies Furs in Manning, Shooter's Outlet in
Arcadia and WildKat Hardware in Glidden.
LINCOLN HIGHWAY MILE MARKERS
As you drive through Carroll County, there are several spots
with the original Lincoln Highway Mile Markers. Locations are: Carroll County
Historical Museum, Ralston, and a farm east of Glidden. Lincoln Highway route
through Carroll is marked with LH street markers.
MANNING VETERAN'S MEMORIAL WALL
Intersection of Main Street & 5th Street, Manning
Artwork by
Clint Hansen. Names of area veterans are etched on separate blocks on the wall
with soldier's rank and years of service.
MERCHANT'S PARK (CARROLL BASEBALL STADIUM)
The historic 1949 Merchant's Park built for Carroll's semi-pro
team (Merchants) is a unique site for some of the finest high school, college &
semi pro baseball in Iowa. In addition to regular season games for both local
high schools, many tournaments are played on one of the state's finest fields. Plans
are progressing for a full restoration of this wonderful, fan-friendly ball
park. Visitors are always welcome. For more information, call Parks & Recreation
Dept. (712) 792-5400.
MERLE HAY GRAVE AND MEMORIAL
Merle Hay Memorial Cemetery, 1/2 mile west of Glidden
This
historical site is a memorial to Merle Hay. He was the first Iowan, and one of
the first U.S. soldiers, killed in World War I. The memorial is an open roadside
memorial on U.S. Highway 30. Merle Hay is buried at the Merle Hay Memorial
cemetery.
MERLYN IRLBECK ANNUAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTDISPLAY
1/2 mile south of the German Hausbarn, Manning
This popular
attraction is located at the Forgotten Museum on the east edge of Manning. This
is also Merlyn's residence. The display has over 40,000 lights with many
different lighted items including a train that is over 200 feet long. The
display is lit the first weekend in December through New Year's Day. (712)
653-3029
MIRACLE CORNFIELD LANDING HISTORICAL MARKER
Veterans Memorial Park - Corner of Forest & 22nd St, Carroll
A
January blizzard in 1960 resulted in an emergency DC-3 airplane landing of the
professional basketball team, Minneapolis Lakers (today's LA Lakers), including
NBA great, Elgin Baylor. A former marine pilot successfully landed the converted
World War II cargo airplane in a frozen cornfield just a few yards from the
marker sign in the park. The marker contains a photo and description of the
event.
MISSOURI-MISSISSIPPI DRAINAGE DIVIDE
Hwy. 30, one mile east of Arcadia Roadside attraction.
From this
point east all water runs to the Mississippi River and from this point west all
water runs to the Missouri River. Elevation 1,429 feet.
ONE ROOM SCHOOL HOUSE AND LOG CABIN
Graham Park, Grant Road between 7th and 11th St. Carroll
An
authentic one room schoolhouse from the 1880's and log cabin from the 1850's
located in the park for viewing and tours. (712) 792-1582 or 1512
RIVERSIDE PARK
Northeast corner of Coon Rapids
144 acre park with camping,
hiking and wildlife viewing. Riverside Campground is a small camping area
located on the east edge of Coon Rapids on Walnut Avenue. Twelve electric sites
are available for RV camping. There is room for tent camping as well as a new
shower house available for campers to use. A 2.5-mile paved hiking/biking trail
adjacent to the Middle Raccoon River features a 100 ft. suspension bridge and is
easily accessible from the campground. There is also a shelter house available
on a first come, first-use basis. (712) 792-4614
SANTA MARIA VINEYARD & WINERY
218 W 6th St, Carroll
www.santamariawinery.com Located in downtown Carroll, IA.
Come see our
winery in a renovated historic building along the Old Lincoln Highway (Hwy 30).
Try our wines, relax on an outdoor piazza, and grab a bite to eat at our bistro,
or warm up in front of the fireplace. Come join us in the Fall for the Great
Squish. You will get to experience grape harvesting first hand, drink some wine,
play games and of course stomp grapes! (712) 775-2013
SAUK RAIL TRAIL
The 33 mile trail runs from Swan Lake State Park, Carroll, to
Black Hawk State Park, Lake View.
The Swan Lake to Maple River section (13
miles) is blacktop; Maple River to Carnarvon (13 miles) is limestone; Carnarvon
to Lake View (7 miles) is concrete. A $15.00 per year User Fee or $1.00 per day
is needed for users 18 and older. Call about group rates (712) 792-4614.
SAVING OUR AVIAN RESOURCES
25494 320th St., Dedham
SOAR is a wildlife rehabilitation and
education facility in Carroll County. SOAR's patients are raptors, hawks, owls,
eagles, and alcons. Walk through the new facilities with displays and areas to
view the raptors as they mend and regain strength for release. Get up close to
the resident education birds, including Spirit the bald eagle. Tours by
appointment only. (712) 683-5555
SPOTTED HORSE VINEYARDS AND WINERY
12687 170th St, Arcadia
www.spottedhorsevineyards.com
Spotted Horse Vineyards is a small, family-owned winery, located 1 mile north
and 1/8th mile east of Arcadia. In addition to some of the oldest commercial
grape vines in the county, we feature several non-grape varieties of wine,
including Apple, Dandelion, Elderberry, Mead, Pear, and Rhubarb. Construction on
our tasting room is continuing and when completed, will be located inside a
nearly 100 year old barn with a view overlooking the vineyard. Tours of the
winery and vineyard are available by appointment. (402) 679-5614 or (712)
790-6404 swschweers@cox.net
SWAN LAKE CONSERVATION EDUCATION CENTER
This public facility is a celebration of the natural and
cultural resources of Carroll County and West Central Iowa. The building
contains interactive displays and exhibits as well as large meeting rooms,
concessions and a gift shop. For more information call (712) 792-4614.
SWAN LAKE STATE PARK
Two miles south and 1/2 mile east of Carroll 510 acre park
includes: 110-acre lake, biking and walking trails, cross country skiing,
camping, swimming, concessions, paddleboat & canoe rentals, education center,
and wildlife exhibits. (712) 792-4614
TEMPLETON RYE WHISKEY DISTILLERY
209 East 3rd St, Templeton
Tour dates and times are posted on
our website at www.templetonrye.com or you can email
kevin@templetonrye.com with
questions regarding tours. The gift shop is open Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Currently we cannot sell Templeton Rye whiskey at the distillery. (712) 669-8793
TRINITY CHURCH (HISTORIC)
Hwy. 141, 1/2 mile east of Manning
The 92-year-old Trinity
Lutheran Church was originally located nine miles southeast of Manning in
Lincoln Township. The congregation organized in 1881 by immigrants from northern
Germany. When the church closed in 2006, the structure was transported, with
contents fully intact, over 11 miles of rolling Iowa hills to the Hausbarn-Heritage
Park on the east edge of Manning where it is being preserved. The historic
church is available for non-denominational Christian events and open to the
public for touring. The Heritage Park is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; noon
to 4 p.m. Sun. April 1-October 1. Winter tours by appointment. For tours and
rental information contact the Manning Heritage Foundation office at (712)
655-3131 or Dan Peters at (712) 655-3041.
VETERANS MEMORIALMONUMENT
Corner of Forest & 22nd St.
Veterans Memorial Park, Carroll
Monument honors men and women from the six branches of service. Dedicated on
Veterans Day, November 11, 2008
WAR MEMORIAL MONUMENTS
East First Street South of Grant Road, Carroll
The War Memorial
Monuments in Carroll's Cemetery are a memorial to all soldiers. There is a
monument for each war beginning with the Civil War and the latest monument for
Desert Storm. It is one of the few monuments for Desert Storm in the state of
Iowa.
WARREN PONY BRIDGE VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK
Corner of Forest & 22nd St., Carroll
The 90 year old Warren pony
or low-truss bridge is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The
bridge was adopted by the Iowa State Highway Commission (later IDOT) as a
prototype for similar bridges in all of Iowa's 99 counties. The bridge was moved
to the park by the County. It had been on a County Road south of the Carroll
Airport.