Crescent Park Marker – Lake View, IA
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member wildernessmama
N 42° 18.510 W 095° 02.564
15T E 331641 N 4686050
This marker is attached to a boulder at the entrance to the Crescent City Park campground.
Waymark Code: WMBR1P
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 06/15/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 1

This historical marker is attached to a boulder at the entrance to the Crescent City Park campground. The text reads:

“This boulder marks the spot on the original shore line where the survey began for Crescent Park subdivision dedicated to Lake View, Iowa for park purposes by Hugo and Katie Westerman on February 3, 1920.”

The park is located on the north shore of Blackhawk Lake just off of 3rd Street.
Group that erected the marker: City of Lake View

Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Main Street
Lake View , IA USA
51450


URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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