 Limestone is abundant
in this area and was used by early settlers for houses,
barns and occasionally fences. Half a century
later in the Depression of the 1930's limestone was used
in many projects under the WPA (Works Progress
Administration), a federal program to provide work for
the unemployed.
Early limestone buildings can still be seen throughout
the county. Examples include:
- Oketo - museum, city
hall, bank building, jail, Moore House
- Beattie - FitzGerald
House, Hawk House
-
Blue Rapids -
several buildings on the square, including the library
and the State Bank
-
Waterville - Opera
House
-
Frankfort - Historic
Grade School, Annunciation Catholic Church,
Presbyterian Church and manse, downtown buildings
- Southwest of
Frankfort - Barrett School, Anderson Barn, Osborn
Barn
- Lillis - St.
Joseph's Catholic Church
WPA projects built with
limestone include the gym at Lillis, and the Marysville
High School stadium, the Marysville Cemetery chapel and
main gate, and the 9th Street steps one block north of
Center in Marysville. |
