This is digitized as part of the chronicling america site from the library of congress, who worked with the state historical society of iowa. Calhoun county was formed in 1851 and organized in 1855 from delaware and polk counties. Battle creek times 18831990 also includes a few issues of a newspaper called the battle creek. This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work. Buena vista judicial district 3 iowa judicial branch. Statewide collections are found on the iowa histories and genealogies page. The librarys first permanent location was in the back of a local general store. This county website is in need of a permanent host. Find property records, vital records, inmate and court records, professional and business licenses, contractor licenses and much more. County atlases maps collection the university of iowa. Eugene kevane author of catechism of christian doctrine. Real estate transfers and numerous other records are handled through the county auditors office. After high school, loving attended buena vista university in storm lake, iowa.
If you are interested joining our group as webmaster for this website, or any of our websites, view our volunteer information page. Plat book of buena vista county, iowa, 1930 subject united states iowa buena vista county, 19301940 description w. The historical society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. Here youll find record collections, history, and genealogy resources to help you trace your buena vista county ancestors.
There are 2 historical societies in buena vista county, iowa, serving a population of 20,369 people in an area of 575 square miles. In 1995, the buena vista county of linn grove authorized construction of a new building to house the community center, city hall, fire station, and library. Buena vista county historical society and museum storm lake, iowa source. To advertise in the buena vista county plat and directory book please contact our district manager. You may wish to check it before requesting a lookup. Buena vista county, iowa genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Search usa iowa buena vista county buena vista county. The lake buena vista historical society derives its funds from individual and corporate donations, gifts, grants and the occasional sale of educational items such as souvenirs, clothing, calendars, memorabilia, and books of general interest and academic research. Over 4,000 pages from nearly 100 county atlases from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, featuring maps as well as advertisements, photographs, and local histories. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of buena vista county, ia declined from 20,445 to 20,369, a 0.
Past and present of buena vista county, iowa thomas walpole, c h wegerslev on. Buena vista county is a bezirk im bundesstoot iowa in da usa. A desire to transcribe data and knowhow to make a basic webpage is required. Plat book of buena vista county, iowa, 1930 hixson plat map. Books of historical interest history of western iowa, its settlement and growth 1882 source. Includes indexes and portraits of early buena vista county residents. Auditors are commissioner of elections for school board, city, county, state and federal elections. Buena vista county, iowa buena vista county polozaj okruga u saveznoj drzavi ajova savezna drzava. History of buena vista county an illustrated history of the state of iowa, page 442 source. Map, available online, standard atlas of buena vista county, iowa. Mission statement lake buena vista historical society. Past and present of buena vista county, iowa internet archive. Buena vista county, iowa public records directory quickly find public record sources in the largest human edited public record directory.
From 1849 to 1914, it had a post office, sited in the southwestern part of section 9 of olive township, at the southeast corner of the intersection. Buena vista county geneological society storm lake, iowa. They include wills, fee books, claim registers, legacy records, inheritance. Atlases of the united states, 4609 available also through the library of congress web site as a raster image. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Get to know the real possibility of aarp in north buena vista. Iowa counties historic atlases the university of iowa libraries. In 1860, the law provided that each organized county shall elect a judge of the county court. In iowa, the purpose for recording instruments which relate to real estate is for constructive notice. States bordering iowa are are illinois, nebraska, minnesota, south dakota, missouri and wisconsin. Buena vista county vital records can be found at the iowa office of vital records which. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
The buena vista county sheriffs office is located at 411 expansion blvd in storm lake, iowa. Guide to buena vista county, iowa ancestry, family history, and genealogy birth. Located two miles east of dixon along the wapsipinicon river. Find local north buena vista ia aarp programs and information. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Usa 1,015,348 iowa 31,533 iowa histories and genealogies 1,630 buena vista county histories and genealogies 19 note. Our local library has the book and i love to check it out. The iowa territory, was organized on june 12, 1838. Buena vista county has mostly voted republican throughout its history, only failing to back. This territory was originally a part of the counties of dubuque and buchanan but in 1851 was formed into a. Online at familysearch free and at internetarchive. Welcome to our buena vista county family history research page. Past and present of buena vista county, iowa database online.
There is a surname index to this book on the obrien county genealogy web site. Past and present of buena vista county, iowa wegerslev, c. Official buena vista county plat book iowa heritage digital. Since its establishment in 1898 the buena vista public library has been a source of recreational reading for adults and children of the town and surrounding area. He attended a oneroom country elementary school and a public high school.
In 2017, buena vista county, ia had a population of 20. Fritchers 1934 plat book of buena vista county, iowa, containing a map of the county and township maps showing land ownership. Colorado mountain college buena vista welcome center. Hixson plat map atlases of iowa the university of iowa. A natural history of the loess hills iowa, 1989 and the emerald. Buena vista contains 165 acres of timber and open areas and has two ponds.
Originally it was named fox county, but in 1853 it was renamed to calhoun. After college he spent four years in the seminary, including studies at the gregorian in rome. Plat book of buena vista county, iowa iowa heritage digital. Most iowa atlases available in the collection may be found online in infohawk. Past and present of buena vista county, iowa 1909 source.
The state of iowa was created as the 4th state on december 28, 1846. Buena vista county, iowa genealogy familysearch wiki. Our collection of old historical iowa maps span over 200 years of growth. Once youve started you will be searching for the helpful forms every researcher needs. Buena vista county iowa history, buena vista county iowa biography publisher chicago. Atlas and plat book of calhoun county, iowa, 1920 atlas and. Buena vista county jail box 276 storm lake, iowa 505880276. Our goal is to help you track your ancestors through time by transcribing genealogical and historical data and placing it online for the free use of all researchers.
The buena vista public library stands ready to provide the community with exceptional programming, computer services, answers to your informational needs, and a friendly smile. Mackaman outstanding unit award at the 20 state reserve conference. The buena vista county iowa historical society, located in storm lake, ia, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of storm lake. Buena vista county is located in the third tier from the western boundary of the state and in the third south of the minnesota line. Eugene kevane on a family farm in the parish of st. He was ordained as a priest for the diocese of sioux city, iowa. Buena vista county iowa historical society storm lake, ia. Buena vista is an unincorporated community in clinton county, iowa, united states, located on the north bank of the wapsipinicon river, almost 7 miles south of calamus and two miles east of dixon. Buena vista county, ia article about buena vista county, ia. Historical societies in buena vista county, iowa county office. There is 1 historical society per 10,184 people, and 1 historical society per 287 square miles. Iowa atlases, farm directories, and plat books access genealogy.
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