Cass County - 6 Attractions You Must Visit

Types of Attractions in Cass County

Iconic Buildings (4)

State Parks (1)

Street Markets (1)

Popular Activities And Trips in Cass County

List of Attractions in Cass County

American Legion Memorial Building

Iconic Buildings

The American Legion Memorial Building, also known as Atlantic National Guard Armory, at 201 Poplar Street in Atlantic, Iowa was built in 1939. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006. Designed by Council Bluffs architect George A. Spooner, it includes Moderne and Art Deco architecture. It was built by G.F. Construction Company of Exira, Iowa. The building served historically for arms storage, as a military facility, as a meeting hall, and as a sport facility.

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Des Moines' Downtown Farmers’ Market

Street Markets

The Downtown Farmers' Market in Des Moines, Iowa, is a vibrant and popular community event that brings together local farmers, artisans, and residents. typically spanning several blocks of the city center. The specific location and layout may vary depending on the event's logistics.

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Griswold National Bank

Iconic Buildings

The Griswold National Bank is an historic building located in Griswold, Iowa, United States. F.H. Whitney established the Bank of Griswold in 1880. Three years later it merged with the recently established First National Bank. The two-story brick building was completed in 1885. The bank operated out of this building until 1930 when it went into receivership.

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Hitchcock House

Iconic Buildings

The Reverend George B. Hitchcock House is a historic house museum in Cass County, Iowa, near the city of Lewis. Built in 1856 by the Congregationalist minister George B. Hitchcock, it has features indicative of its use as a "station" on the Underground Railway, corroborated by documentary evidence of Hitchcock's involvement in the shelter and transport of escaped slaves. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 2006. It now houses a museum.

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Lake Anita State Park

State Parks

Lake Anita State Park, located in Cass County, Iowa, is a popular recreational area known for its picturesque lake, natural beauty, and outdoor activities. The park is centered around Lake Anita, a man-made reservoir covering approximately 171 acres. The lake offers opportunities for boating, fishing, and other water-related activities.

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Squirrel Cage Jail

Iconic Buildings

The Squirrel Cage Jail, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, is a historic and unique jail structure known for its revolving cell design. It is a historic jail with a distinctive three-story rotary design. Built in 1885, it served as the Pottawattamie County Jail until 1969.

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