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RV History Trips in Taylor County, IA

Historic stops within reach of the campground, picked for roads a big rig can manage and places with room to pull over.

Taylor County is one of 99 counties in Iowa. The roadside signs most drivers never slow down for are the cheapest day out in the country, and each one has a longer story behind it than the plaque has room for.

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On the record near Taylor County, IA

The 12 nearest

33 listed historic sites on the record within 30 miles of Taylor County, IA. 6 listed sites carry Taylor County as their county.

Lenox Round Barn6.1 miles from the center of Taylor County · Building · Bedford · listed 1999National Register of Historic Places
Bedford House6.5 miles from the center of Taylor County · Building · Bedford · listed 1977National Register of Historic Places
Taylor County Courthouse6.6 miles from the center of Taylor County · Building · Bedford · listed 1981National Register of Historic Places
Bedford Oil Company Station6.6 miles from the center of Taylor County · Building · Bedford · listed 1999National Register of Historic Places
Lenox Hotel11 miles from the center of Taylor County · Building · Lenox · listed 2002National Register of Historic Places
Bedford Public Library11 miles from the center of Taylor County · Building · Bedford · listed 1983National Register of Historic Places
Shay, Lee, Farmhouse16 miles from the center of Taylor County · Building · Maloy · listed 1986National Register of Historic Places
Corning Opera House17 miles from the center of Taylor County · Building · Corning · listed 1993National Register of Historic Places
Snider Bridge17 miles from the center of Taylor County · Structure · Corning · listed 1998National Register of Historic Places
Adams County Jail17 miles from the center of Taylor County · Building · Corning · listed 1991National Register of Historic Places
McCoy Polygonal Barn18 miles from the center of Taylor County · Building · Hepburn · listed 1986National Register of Historic Places
Page County Courthouse19 miles from the center of Taylor County · Building · Clarinda · listed 1981National Register of Historic Places

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

RV History Trips in Taylor County, step by step

1
Set the loop so you never double back
2
Check pull-offs and parking at each stop
3
Read the record for each stop before you arrive
4
Pull over safely, step out, and see it in person
5
Collect the stops and save the loop for another season

What people in Taylor County, IA ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Taylor 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 close does a site have to be to show up here?

The list is sorted by straight-line distance from the center of Taylor County, IA and covers sites out to about sixty miles. Most people find several within a short drive, and in older towns a few within walking distance.

Can I visit the sites that are private homes?

You can see them from the street, which is how most listed houses are meant to be enjoyed. Please do not walk onto the property or knock unless the site is open to visitors.

How a visit works in Taylor County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Taylor 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 Taylor 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.