Boone - GAR Section Linwood Cemetery - GPS Coordinates: 42.056333 by -93.891016

This is a wonderful little corner of the cemetery with two large Parrott cannons, a granite monument, a bronze plaque and tombstones of Civil War veterans. The cannons are 4.2 inch, 30 pounder Army Parrott rifles cast at the West Point Foundry - one in 1863 and one in 1864. This area is located in the NW corner of a large cemetery. Take Monona Street south off Mamie Eisenhower Avenue or take Forest off S Greene St. to the Cemetery. The first 2 photos were taken 10/25/07 and the photo of the plaque was taken 7/12/2017.

Boone - Muster Plaque 32nd Iowa Regiment - GPS Coordinates: 42.059233 by -93.905700

This is a bronze plaque on a small block of granite identifying the spot of muster of Company D of the 32nd Iowa Infantry Regiment on August 11, 1862. It is on the NE corner of Courthouse Square in Boone. The Courthouse is located on the west side of town - follow Mamie Eisenhower Avenue west to the Courthouse. Photos taken 5/9/17.

Also shown is a Lincoln Highway marker located just a few feet away from the monument. The famous Lincoln Highway formerly ran by here - today Highway 30 bypasses Boone. This photo was taken 10/25/07.