History and Culture by Bicycle

This blog is about historical and cultural sites, places and events all over the world visited by bicycle or that could be visited by bicycle. It is to show that a motor vehicle does not always have to be used and it is often better to visit these places by bicycle.

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Sunday, July 22, 2018

Former Owego Settlement, ca. 1853, 07/19/2018

The Owego Settlement existed in Woodbury County, near present day Hornick and Climbing Hill, Iowa. is today, circa mid 1850's.  There are still ruins present of the former buildings that made up the settlement.

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Previous articles in the series:
Hoskins Settlement
Former Dodds Settlement, ca. 1853, 09/16/2017
Early Iowa Town: 1868 site of Albaton, Iowa
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Wednesday, July 4, 2018

Early Iowa Town: 1868 site of Albaton, Iowa

The early Iowa town of Albaton.











Previous articles in the series:
Hoskins Settlement
Former Dodds Settlement, ca. 1853, 09/16/2017
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