Veterans Memorial Hall - Black Hawk County - Waterloo - 42.495400 by -92.338283

This building was completed in 1915 and has been a meeting place for the GAR and many other veterans' organizations. It is on the National Register of Historic Places. The interior includes Civil War artifacts and a plaque with General John Logan's Memorial Day proclamation. Just outside the Hall is the Soldiers and Sailors Park along the west side of the Cedar River which includes a fountain dedicated to the Union Soldiers in the Civil War. The Hall is tucked between the large parking ramp on Commercial Street and the River. The first photo was taken 9/7/10, the others 8/13/19.

Brandon GAR Hall - Buchanan County - Brandon - 42.314360 by -92.005430

This old building started in 1887 as the GAR Memorial Hall. The first photo was taken 9/17/20. The second and third photos were taken 9/17/11. Unfortunately, the sign has been removed in the more recent photo. See the sign photo showing the building history. It is on Main Street 2 blocks west of the business district. Thank you to William Reedy of Brandon for notifying me of this building.

Redfield GAR Hall - Dallas County - Redfield - 41.590676 by -94.195500

The building was rededicated on May 25, 2008, after restoration of the second floor and the the front porch/balcony. It serves as a museum with historical displays, military items and artifacts from the region on the first floor. The building has been donated to Dallas County and is operated by the Dallas County Conservation Board. It is believed it was built in the 1880’s and served the Collin Marshall GAR Post No. 43 which met on the upper floor. The SUVCW Grenville Dodge Camp #75 meets here on a periodic basis. It is located on the east side of the Redfield business district. The photo was taken May 25, 2008, at the rededication. The GAR Post was named for Lt. Collin Marshall of Redfield and the 39th Iowa Infantry Regiment. He was killed by Confederate guerrillas near Corinth, Mississippi on Independence Day 1863. Thank you to Historian Joy Neal Kidney's Blog for this information about Lt. Marshall.

On June 27, 2021, a plaque honoring Margaret Morrison was dedicated and placed on the building. Margaret, who passed away earlier in 2021, was responsible for saving the building and doing much to restore and maintain it. The second photo is a close-up of the plaque. The third photo shows the unveiling of the plaque by family members.

Hampton GAR Hall - Franklin County - Hampton - 42.742050 by -93.207133

This is a wonderful old GAR Hall, now called the Civil War Memorial Hall, which was completed in 1889. There is a soldier on guard on top of the building. On the interior, there are 5 marble plaques with names of soldiers from the area. There are also 5 stained glass windows and emblems on the ceiling. The inscription above the door is "1889 Memorial Hall." It is located east of the Franklin County Courthouse. Photos taken 3/14/08, 7/4/08 and 5/19/20. Thank you to David Shedlock for sending the old post card. It is dated 1907.

Iowa Falls WRC Hall - Hardin County - Iowa Falls - 42.519733 by -93.265933

The Womans Relief Corps - Charles Payne Post #48 of Iowa Falls - erected this building in 1898. It was also used by the GAR Post. Today there is a plaque identifying it as being on the National Register of Historic Places. The building has been nicely restored. It is located on 710 Washington Ave. on the west side of the business district. Photos taken 10/4/11.

Algona GAR Hall - Kossuth County - Algona - 43.068195 by -94.236873

This building served as the Taylor Post No. 165 GAR Hall from 1885 to 1919. Currently it serves as a museum for the Kossuth County Historical Society. See photo below for complete building history. It is on the National Register of Historical Places. The location is 122 South Dodge Street west of the Algona business district. Thanks to Don McGuire for notification and photos.

Marion Memorial Hall - Linn County - Marion - 42.033750 by -91.598250

The Womans Relief Corps raised the funds and completed this building in 1900. It was used by veterans groups, including the GAR, into the 1950's. The upper floor included a "lodge-hall, kitchen and parlor." The lower floor was rented out to provide income for maintaining the building. The old photo shows CW Veterans in the Hall in 1934 - their names are shown below the photo. The building had become run-down, but the current owner has done a wonderful job of renovation. On the first floor is an Irish bar in back and a gift shop in the front. The upper floor is a residence for the owner. The building is located in the Marion business district at 760 11th Street. Thanks to Jim Johnston for the photos and information and history of the building.

Council Bluffs GAR Hall - Pottawattamie County - Council Bluffs - 41.260300 by -95.853550

The GAR Hall was located in the old Council Bluffs YMCA Building at 628 1st Avenue. It is vacant and very run-down. It is on the corner of Main and 1st Avenue - one block west of Bayliss Park in downtown Council Bluffs. Thank you to Henry Krecklow and Mike Carr for notification. Photo taken 5/10/18.

Montezuma GAR Hall - Poweshiek County - Montezuma - 41.585133 by -92.525016

The building now houses the County Engineers office. I was told that the James Wisner GAR Post #127 formerly met on the second floor, that this floor is now empty and that the American Legion controls access to it. The building is on Courthouse Square on NW corner at 3rd and Main Streets. Photo taken 10/26/07.

W. T. Sherman GAR Hall - Sac County - Sac City - 42.421867 by -94.988533

The Sac City GAR Hall was erected in 1892 and served as a meeting place for the GAR, WRC and SUVCW for many years. The GAR Post had changed their name to the W. T. Sherman Post #284 upon the death of General Sherman in 1891. Today the building still has the name "Gen. Sherman Post" across the gable of the building and two stone insets shown in the photos below. It is used as a Senior Citizens Center today. The interior has been remodeled and does not have anything from the old GAR Hall. The building is located just west of the statue of the CW soldier in Monumental Square - and across the street from the Courthouse. Also see the separate listing showing the monument of the CW Soldier. Thank you to Rebecca Conard for notification of this well preserved GAR Hall. Photos taken 10/14/11. Also included is an old undated postcard with a view of the statue in the background - thanks to Danny Krock for providing the copy of the postcard.

Correctionville GAR Hall - Woodbury County - Correctionville - 42.472650 by -95.786450

This building has been kept in great shape. There is historical information below - it served as a GAR Hall from 1884 until the time of World War I. Currently it is the home of the VFW and American Legion Post. There is a very nice veterans area nearby with a Freedom Rock and two jet aircraft. It is south of the business district on Driftwood Street. Photos taken 4/29/08 and 9/26/21.