Historic Districts
Vacant / Not In Use
Iowa - Clinton County
Clinton County Iowa has 32 places on the National Register of Historic Places including 1 place of National significance and 3 places of Statewide significance. Significant places include Van Allen Store, Ames Creek Bridge, Clinton Public Library and Young, W. J., Company Machine Works and Ankeny Building.

Several famous people are associated with these Clinton County historic places including George Johnson, Lafayette Lamb, George M. Curtis and Rev. Frederic Cyrille Jean.

Some of the country's most noteable architects helped create the Clinton County places including Louis Sullivan, Clinton County Engineer, J.R. Kane, Patton & Miller, Young,W.J.,Co., Cornelius Halvorson, Josiah Rice, Daniel Haring, W.W. Sanborn and Antheona Araah. Prominent architectural styles found in Clinton Country are Romanesque, Gothic and Italianate.

Ames Creek Bridge (added 1998 - - #98000802)
300th St. over Ames Cr. , De Witt
LantosLady, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Kane, J.R., Clinton County Engineer
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Engineering
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Road-Related
Current Function:
Transportation
Current Sub-function:
Road-Related
More Information:
archives document
Ankeny Building (added 2006 - - #06000105)
201 Fifth Ave. S , Clinton
MikeJKearney~commonswiki, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Holmes, Harold, Haring, Daniel
Architectural Style:
Art Deco
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Business, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Work In Progress
Current Sub-function:
Business
More Information:
archives document
Anthony, Horace, House (added 1991 - - #91000533)
1206 Anthony Pl. , Camache
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Italianate, Greek Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Castle Terrace Historic District (added 1998 - - #97001607)
Roughly along jct. of Terrace Dr. and Caroline Ave. , Clinton
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Alexander, R.J., Green, E.E.
Architectural Style:
Tudor Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1949
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Cherry Bank (added 1999 - - #99001382)
Also known as Ankeny, Dr. Augustus and Valeria (Perrin), House
1458 Main Ave. , Clinton
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Italianate
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Depot-- Delmar (added 1997 - - #97000308)
Also known as Delmar Depot
W of Main St., between Railroad St. and Clinton Ave. , Delmar
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Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Chicago,Milwaukee,St. Paul&Pacific
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Transportation
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Transportation
Historic Sub-function:
Rail-Related
Current Function:
Work In Progress
More Information:
archives document
City Hotel (added 2007 - - #07001031)
Also known as Seifert's Tavern, Wheatland Feed Mill
214 S Main St. , Wheatland
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Araah, Antheona
Architectural Style:
Late Victorian
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence, Commerce/Trade, Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Hotel, Restaurant, Storage
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Clinton County Courthouse (added 1981 - - #81000230)
Between 6th and 7th Aves. , Clinton
MikeJKearney~commonswiki, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Mansfield,G.S.
Architectural Style:
Other, Romanesque
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Courthouse
Current Function:
Government
Current Sub-function:
Courthouse
More Information:
archives document
Clinton High School and Public Library (added 2012 - - #12000792)
600 S. 4th St., Clinton
Flgrl72, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Romanesque
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
More Information:
archives document
Clinton Public Library (added 1983 - - #83000349)
306 8th Ave, S. , Clinton
MikeJKearney~commonswiki, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Patton & Miller
Architectural Style:
Beaux Arts
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Social History
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Education
Historic Sub-function:
Library
Current Function:
Education
Current Sub-function:
Library
More Information:
archives document
Curtis, George M., House (added 1979 - - #79000892)
Also known as Clinton Women's Club
420 S. 5th Ave. , Clinton
MikeJKearney~commonswiki, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Unknown
Architectural Style:
Late Victorian
Historic Person:
Curtis,George M.
Significant Year:
1883
Area of Significance:
Industry, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic, Recreation And Culture
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling, Theater
More Information:
archives document
De Witt Public Library (added 1983 - - #83004724)
822 Sixth Ave. , De Witt
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Owner:
Local
Delmar Calaboose (added 1981 - - #81000231)
Vane St. , Delmar
LantosLady, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Phillips,A.T.
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Exploration/Settlement, Law, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government
Historic Sub-function:
Correctional Facility
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Dierks, Peter, House (added 1998 - - #98001543)
Also known as Creveling, Preston, House
IA 136, 5 mi. W of Clinton , Clinton
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Dierks, Peter Sr.
Architectural Style:
Mid 19th Century Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Dugan's Saloon (added 2001 - - #01000908)
Also known as 6 By Tavern;Heavillin's Tavern;American Mutual Insurance Co., Farmers. and Merchants' Savings Bank;DeLange's Pharmacy
516 Smith St. , Grand Mound
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Commerce
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade, Government
Historic Sub-function:
Post Office, Specialty Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Professional
More Information:
archives document
Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank (added 2001 - - #01000909)
Also known as 23-00997, Union Savings Bank
601 Smith St. , Grand Mound
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Lytle Company
Architectural Style:
Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Financial Institution
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Financial Institution
More Information:
archives document
First National Bank (added 1985 - - #85003007)
226 Fifth Ave. S , Clinton
MikeJKearney~commonswiki, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Morrell,A.H.
Architectural Style:
Classical Revival
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Financial Institution
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Financial Institution
More Information:
archives document
Grand Mound Town Hall and Waterworks Historic District (added 2001 - - #01000910)
Also known as Hose house, Pump house
613-615 Clinton St. , Grand Mound
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Politics/Government, Social History
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Government, Social
Historic Sub-function:
City Hall, Fire Station, Meeting Hall, Public Works
Current Function:
Government, Other
Current Sub-function:
Public Works
More Information:
archives document
Helvig--Olson Farm Historic District (added 2000 - - #00000924)
Also known as Olson, Joel, Farm
2008 260th St. , Grand Mound
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
European, Social History
Period of Significance:
1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence
Historic Sub-function:
Agricultural Fields, Agricultural Outbuildings
Current Function:
Agriculture/Subsistence
Current Sub-function:
Agricultural Fields, Agricultural Outbuildings
More Information:
archives document
Howes Building (added 2004 - - #04001351)
Also known as Howes Block
419-425 Second St. S , Clinton
MikeJKearney~commonswiki, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Commerce
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Business, Camp
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Work In Progress
Current Sub-function:
Business
More Information:
archives document
Johnson, George, House (added 2000 - - #00000923)
2566 190th Ave. , Calamus
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Person, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Halvorson, Cornelius
Architectural Style:
Second Empire
Historic Person:
Johnson, George
Significant Year:
1878
Area of Significance:
Architecture, European, Social History
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Domestic
Current Sub-function:
Single Dwelling
More Information:
archives document
Kvindherred Lutheran Church, School and Cemetery (added 2000 - - #00000922)
2589 190th Ave. , Calamus
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Social History, European
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Funerary, Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Cemetery, Church School, Religious Structure
Current Function:
Funerary, Religion, Vacant/Not In Use
Current Sub-function:
Cemetery, Religious Structure
More Information:
archives document
Lamb, Lafayette, House (added 1979 - - #79000893)
Also known as Clinton YWCA
317 7th Ave., S. , Clinton
MikeJKearney~commonswiki, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Person, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Sanborn,W.W.
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Historic Person:
Lamb,Lafayette
Significant Year:
1906, 1887
Area of Significance:
Industry, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Domestic
Historic Sub-function:
Secondary Structure, Single Dwelling
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture, Social
Current Sub-function:
Civic, Sport Facility
More Information:
archives document
Moeszinger--Marquis Hardware Co. (added 2006 - - #06000004)
Also known as C.E. Armstrong and Sons Co.
721 Second St. S , Clinton
MikeJKearney~commonswiki, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Rice, Josiah, Lake, John
Architectural Style:
Romanesque
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Commerce
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Specialty Store, Warehouse
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade, Work In Progress
Current Sub-function:
Restaurant
More Information:
archives document
Saint Boniface Church (added 1997 - - #97000386)
2500 N. Pershing Blvd. , Clinton
DeadPoet66, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Zwack, Anton, Heer, Martin
Architectural Style:
Gothic
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
More Information:
archives document
Saint Irenaeus Church (added 1997 - - #96001589)
2811 N. 2nd St. , Clinton
KLOTZ, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering, Person, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Sanborn, W.W., Waldron, W.W.
Architectural Style:
Gothic
Historic Person:
Jean, Rev. Frederic Cyrille
Significant Year:
1889, 1906, 1869
Area of Significance:
Religion, European, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Religion
Current Sub-function:
Religious Structure
More Information:
archives document
Sharon Methodist Episcopal Church (added 2003 - - #03000745)
Also known as Smithtown Church
1223 125th St. , Lost Nation
Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event
Area of Significance:
Religion, Exploration/Settlement
Period of Significance:
1900-1924, 1875-1899, 1850-1874
Owner:
Local
Historic Function:
Religion
Historic Sub-function:
Religious Structure
Current Function:
Recreation And Culture, Social
Current Sub-function:
Meeting Hall, Museum
More Information:
archives document
Van Allen Store (added 1976 - - #76000753)
Also known as Van Allen and Son Department Store;John D. Van Allen and Son
5th Ave. and S. 2nd St. , Clinton
MikeJKearney~commonswiki, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Sullivan,Louis
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Architecture
Period of Significance:
1900-1924
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Commerce/Trade
Historic Sub-function:
Department Store
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Department Store
More Information:
archives document
Washington Junior High School and Jefferson Grade School (added 2015 - - #15000483)
Clinton, Clinton
Serenosaur, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Bungalow/Craftsman, Moderne
Area of Significance:
Engineering, Politics/Government, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1925-1974 AD
Wilson Buildings (added 2014 - - #13001135)
211-219 5th Ave., S., Clinton
Flgrl72, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Wilson District #7 School (added 2004 - - #04001320)
Also known as O'Meara Schoolhouse
1507 270th Ave. , Delmar
LantosLady, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architectural Style:
Other
Area of Significance:
Architecture, Education
Period of Significance:
1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Education
Historic Sub-function:
School
Current Function:
Vacant/Not In Use
More Information:
archives document
Young, W. J., Company Machine Works (added 1985 - - #76000754)
N of jct. of 10th Ave. and 1st St. , Clinton
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Historic Significance:
Event, Architecture/Engineering
Architect, builder, or engineer:
Young,W.J.,Co.
Architectural Style:
No Style Listed
Area of Significance:
Commerce, Industry, Architecture
Period of Significance:
1875-1899
Owner:
Private
Historic Function:
Industry/Processing/Extraction
Historic Sub-function:
Manufacturing Facility
Current Function:
Commerce/Trade
Current Sub-function:
Warehouse
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