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Blockhouse Site Marker

Overview

The Blockhouse Site Marker commemorates the first building constructed in Council Bluffs. Built by U.S. Dragoons in 1837, the structure represents an important milestone in the community's early history. Today, the marker serves as a reminder of Council Bluffs' origins and the people who helped establish its earliest presence in western Iowa.

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Pierce/Franklin and Union Streets
Council Bluffs, IA 51503
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509 23rd Ave.
Council Bluffs, IA 51501
712-256-2577
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