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Long Run History Routes in Crawford County, IA

Ten miles and up, threaded through the listed sites of a whole area, for the long run that needs something better than an out-and-back.

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Crawford County is one of 99 counties in Iowa. Runners, walkers and riders in Crawford County, IA cover the same miles over and over. Long Run History Routes give those miles somewhere to go and a reason to stop.

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On the record near Crawford County, IA

The 12 nearest

46 listed historic sites on the record within 30 miles of Crawford County, IA. 12 listed sites carry Crawford County as their county.

McHenry, William A., Houseunder a mile from the center of Crawford County · Building · Denison · listed 1976National Register of Historic Places
Crawford County Courthouseunder a mile from the center of Crawford County · Building · Denison · listed 1981National Register of Historic Places
Carey, John T. and Marietta (Greek) Houseunder a mile from the center of Crawford County · Building · Denison · listed 2005National Register of Historic Places
Denison Opera Houseunder a mile from the center of Crawford County · Building · Denison · listed 2023National Register of Historic Places
Chamberlin, Clarence D., Houseunder a mile from the center of Crawford County · Building · Denison · listed 1977National Register of Historic Places
Yellow Smoke Park Bridge2.1 miles from the center of Crawford County · Structure · Denison · listed 1998National Register of Historic Places
Buck Grove Bridge7.9 miles from the center of Crawford County · Structure · Buck Grove · listed 1998National Register of Historic Places
Nishnabotna River Bridge9.6 miles from the center of Crawford County · Structure · Manilla · listed 1998National Register of Historic Places
Dow House10 miles from the center of Crawford County · Building · Dow City · listed 1972National Register of Historic Places
Klondike Hotel11 miles from the center of Crawford County · Building · Manilla · listed 1996National Register of Historic Places
Nishnabotna River Bridge12 miles from the center of Crawford County · Structure · Manilla · listed 1999National Register of Historic Places
Rewerts, George, House14 miles from the center of Crawford County · Building · Defiance · listed 1991National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Crawford County, IA. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Long Run Routes in Crawford County, step by step

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Pick the distance first, then the stops that fit it
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Load the route and note the regroup points
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Run easy and stop at each marker long enough to read it
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Take one photo per stop, no more, and keep moving
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Save the route so the next run starts where this one ended

What people in Crawford County, IA ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Crawford County, IA?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

How long is a typical route in Crawford County, IA?

Walks run one to three miles, runs from a 5K up to a long run, rides ten to forty miles, and drives a half day or more. The route is built from the stops, so it is as long as the history in the area allows.

Does the app track my distance as well as my stops?

It counts the stops you reach and the route you followed. Keep using your own watch or fitness app for pace and heart rate, the two work side by side.

How a visit works in Crawford County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Crawford County, IA the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Crawford County, IA are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.