Historic site · Iowa
The Mormon Trail / Utopian Experiments in Southern Iowa
The Mormon Trail / Utopian Experiments in Southern Iowa is a historic site in Iowa, at a modelled elevation of 295 m. The nearest named place is Echo-Walk: Recalling the Past in Decatur County, a historic site less than a tenth of a mile away. 78 named places lie within 25 miles.
What the record says
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- Inscription
- The Mormons of Nauvoo, Illinois, forced from their homes following the murder of their prophet, Joseph Smith, Jr., began their trek across lowa in 1846 on the way to the Great Salt Lake Valley. From their first permanent campsite on Sugar Creek they trave
How to reach it
Coordinates40.65583, -93.85403
78 named places within 25 miles
Parks: 33
- George Foreman Park: 4.6 mi
- Central Park: 4.8 mi
- Harvey Park: 7.8 mi
- Noel Park: 7.9 mi
- Founder's Park: 8.1 mi
Nature reserves: 27
- Nine Eagles State Park: 6.0 mi
- Elk Creek Wildlife Area: 6.4 mi
- Wirth Springer Woods: 6.9 mi
- IHAP Decatur: 8.9 mi
- Dekalb Wildlife Management Area: 12.6 mi
Historic sites: 6
- Echo-Walk: Recalling the Past in Decatur County: 0.0 mi
- Statue of Liberty: 8.1 mi
- Decatur County Freedom Rock: 8.1 mi
- Marion Township History: 19.6 mi
- Mercer County Armed Forces Memorial: 22.8 mi
Museums: 5
- Decatur County Museum: 8.1 mi
- Hazel Glen Rural School: 18.4 mi
- Pioneer Museum: 18.4 mi
- Old Telephone Factory: 18.4 mi
- Home of Emeline Cornwall: 18.5 mi
Rest areas: 4
- Eagleville Welcome Center & Rest Area: 9.1 mi
- Osceola Alternate Parking Area - Southbound: 23.4 mi
- Osceola Rest Area - Southbound: 24.9 mi
- Osceola Rest Area - Northbound: 24.9 mi
Picnic sites: 1
- Nine Eagles Lakeside Picnic Area: 6.0 mi
Beaches: 1
- Little River Beach: 8.9 mi
Ghost towns: 1
- Big Spring: 17.2 mi
When to go
Light through the year
The recorded facing catches the sunrise.
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:20 | 18:52 | 19:28 |
| June solstice | 05:45 | 20:09 | 20:51 |
| September equinox | 07:04 | 18:38 | 19:14 |
| December solstice | 07:37 | 16:08 | 16:52 |
Local time (America/Chicago).
Climate normals
Months averaging 50–80 °F: Apr–Oct.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg °F | 24 | 29 | 41 | 52 | 62 | 72 | 76 | 74 | 66 | 54 | 40 | 29 |
| Precip in | 1.0 | 1.4 | 2.2 | 4.3 | 5.1 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 3.7 | 2.8 | 2.1 | 1.5 |
1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals, NOAA NCEI — Lamoni Muni AP, 3 mi away.
Where this comes from
Location and category confirmed against OpenStreetMap.
OpenStreetMapOpenStreetMap element node/10003317733
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