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Pilgrim Chapter, NSDAR, has marked many historical
sites in the eastern Iowa area since 1898.
Sir William Blackstone: Located in the Iowa
City Courthouse, this portrait was marked by
Pilgrim Chapter, NSDAR, in 1936. Sir William
Blackstone authored one of the most influential
law books in the history of English Law: Commentaries
of the Laws of England. The portrait was
painted by Isaac A. Weatherby, whose daughter,
Carrie, was a member of Pilgrim Chapter, NSDAR.
This painting was refurbished and rededicated at
the Court House 100th anniversary celebration in
1999.
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In Memory of 5-year-old Cordelia Swan:
Cordelia Swan was the 5-year-old daughter of
Chauncey Swan, who was one of the founders of Iowa
City. Cordelia, who died September 19, 1839, is
believed to be the first child of settlers to die in
Iowa City. Pilgrim Chapter, NSDAR, restored, marked,
and rededicated this marker on May 30, 1935. |
 
Chauncey Swan Circle: In honor of Chauncey
Swan, who selected the site for Iowa City, this
marker is a bronze tablet on a boulder and was
presented to Iowa City on July 4, 1939, in honor
of Iowa City's Centennial Celebration as the
territorial capitol. It has been rededicated
several times, and happily, survived the flood of
1993. The boulder is located at the entrance to
City Park. |
The Old Limestone Shaft was marked by both
the State Society and Pilgrim Chapter, NSDAR. This
stone shaft stands on Summit Street and was the
boundary stone that located Iowa City as the
Capitol of Iowa Territory on May 4, 1839. Pilgrim
Chapter, NSDAR, marked the stone on May 4, 1935,
placing a tablet on the north side of the shaft,
honoring M. Van Buren, President of the United
States, and R. Lucas, Governor of the Territory.
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The Iowa Room, now part of
the DAR Museum in Memorial Continental Hall,
Washington, D.C., was marked by Pilgrim Chapter,
NSDAR.
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Site of the Mormon Handcart Brigade Camp: This
marker was placed by the Iowa Society DAR in 1936,
with members of Pilgrim Chapter, NSDAR, present.
In 1856, this site was the end of the railroad
line, so the Mormon immigrants traveled from here
to Salt Lake City by foot. While at this site, the
immigrants built handcarts out of the native
woods. With these carts, adults could pull a
600-700 pound load and cover about 15 miles per
day.
This marker was moved into S.T. Morrison Park on
Fifth Street in Coralville, Iowa, near the
entrance and pond. After the marker was moved in
1998, it was rededicated by Nathaniel Fellows
Chapter, NSDAR, Iowa City, Iowa. |
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Markers - Not Pictured |
In Springdale, Iowa, William Maxon's home was a
"Station" to hide escaping slaves as part of the Underground
Railroad. This site was marked in 1934 by
Pilgrim Chapter, NSDAR.
A bronze marker was placed on the grave of our Real Daughter,
Eliza Melvin Shrader.
A bronze tablet from the battleship "Maine,"
sunk in Havana Harbor, February 15, 1898, was
presented to the State Historical Society.
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Photos courtesy of Sabrina
Alberhasky
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