160 years ago, April 15, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln died from a shot from a .44 caliber pistol the night prior at Ford's TheaFord's Theatre National Historic Sitetoric Site). On Presidents' Day this year, the Union Pacific Railroad unveiled the newest locomotive to join the UP Heritage Fleet: President Abraham Lincoln Commemorative Locomotive No 1616. We can't wait for the Locomotive's Tour later this year. ... See MoreSee Less
It is that time again to have a meeting of the minds. The Iowa Lincoln Highway Association and anyone interested in learning more about the Association will be welcomed at the Spring Meeting at the Belle Plaine Area Museum. The meeting is this coming Saturday, April 12, at 901 12th Street in the Observation Room Upstairs. We will begin at 9:30 am with rolls and coffee served. Reminder that we will be reviewing the route suggestions and voting on them. We will be having lunch at Fire Box on Main (813 12th Street). It looks to be a beautiful day for a drive on the Lincoln Highway Heritage Byway - A National Scenic Byway! ... See MoreSee Less