Bellevue - Jackson County Freedom Rock: 42.2600 -90.4233

The west side of the Jackson County Freedom Rock portrays an event when Civil War soldiers from the region boarded a steamboat and headed down the Mississippi to join Union forces. See the old photo from 1862 for more historical information. The Freedom Rock is in a beautiful location along the Bellevue waterfront with Lock and Dam #12 behind it. It was painted by artist Ray "Bubba" Sorensen. Photos taken July 12, 2024.

Maquoketa - Civil War Soldier GPS Coordinates: 42.061466 by -90.664133

This is a 6 foot white bronze soldier on a 18 foot granite base in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Maquoketa. It was dedicated in 1891. There are also four cannon mounts (missing the cannons) around the monument. The cemetery is in the SE part of town. Turn east off South Main at Summit Street. Photos taken 10/28/20. Also thanks to Danny Krock for furnishing the copy of the undated postcard - note that two cannon are visible.