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PLACES OF INTEREST IN AREA Carrie Chapman Catt Childhood Home – Catt who grew up near Charles City, led the drive for universal woman suffrage in the United States. Her 1866 childhood farm home south of Charles City is being restored. Open by appointment only: 641.228.3336. Web page: Carrie Chapman Catt. Charles City is the largest town in Floyd County and the county seat. There are many thing to do and see. Click on the following links to learn about what Charles City has to offer both business and tourists interests: Charles City Chamber of Commerence Floyd County Museum – The Floyd County Museum is located at Charles City, the birthplace of the farm tractor. The Museum displays several models manufactured there under the names: Hart-Parr, Oliver, Cockshutt, Minneapolis-Moline and White. You can also see the turn-of-the-century drug store, the country school classroom, and other period rooms as well. The Museum is located at 500 Gilbert Street, Charles City. Phone: 641.228.1099. Web page: Floyd County Museum. Golf Courses – There are two courses within 10 miles of Marble Rock. Round Grove Golf & Country Club, Greene. Phone: 641.816.5621. Golf & Country Club, Rockford. Phone: 641.756.3314. Little Brown Church – In the nineteen century hymn written by William Pitts, "Church in the Wildwood" immortalized this landmark, located near Nashua 18 miles east of Marble Rock. RRMR Community School – The Rudd, Rockford, Marble Rock Community School is located on the east edge of Rockford about 10 miles north and west of Marble Rock. Rockford Fossil Park – More than 350 million years ago, tiny fossils representing the Devonian Period were deposited near Rockford. Observe the indoor exhibits and explore the clay pits for your own samples. Admission is free. For their web page, click on Fossil Center Shell Rock River – The Shell Rock River which flows through Marble Rock offers opportunities for fishing, canoeing and boating. Winnebago BSA Camp – Camp is located two miles north of Marble Rock. Summer and winter camping facilities have been used by thousands of boys. It is one of finest Scout Camps in the United States. Genealogy information may be found on the Iowa Genealogy Web Project page. Go to top of page Revised 2-1-08 |
