First Settlers of Worth County - Northwood, IA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Marine Biologist
N 43° 26.603 W 093° 13.256
15T E 482122 N 4810077
Quick Description: An historical marker located at the site of the first settlers of Worth County, Iowa.
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 8/29/2009 5:32:53 PM
Waymark Code: WM7404
Published By: Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Long Description:
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Site of the home of Gulbrand and Karine Mellem. First settlers of Worth County 1853. Placed by the Worth County Sesquicentennial Commission, 1996.

A full history about the Mellems is available on the internet 'http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iaworth/data/mellem.htm' target=_blank >(visit link).

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