Landscape Memorials, Plaques,
and Class Gifts
Historical Markers
The historical markers were designed and installed in 2001 to establish a sense of significance to important pieces of Iowa State University's history. The signs also inform visitors, students, and the campus community about significant accomplishments of national or international importance.
The List of Historical Markers:
| Marker | Location |
|---|---|
| A Faster Fax | Southeast of Coover Hall |
| Birthplace of Cooperative Extension | North of Curtiss Hall |
| Birthplace of the Computer | South of Physics Hall |
| Campaniling | Campanile |
| Chemical Analysis Innovation | South of Gilman Hall |
| Finest Blue Cheese | West of Food Science Building |
| First Ag Engineering Degree | Southwest of Davidson Hall |
| First Artist-in-Residence | South of Mackay Hall |
| First Land Grant | North of Beardshear |
| First Land-Grant Home Economics College | North of Mackay Hall |
| First Statistical Laboratory | North of Snedecor Hall |
| First Veterinary Medicine College | South of Lagomarcino Hall |
| First Veterinary Medicine College | South of Vet Med Plaza |
| First Water Tower | East side of Water Tower |
| Innovative Baler | Southeast of Davidson Hall |
| Largest Grant Wood Murals | Southeast corner of Parks Library |
| Largest Student-Organized Festival | South Central Campus |
| Pure Uranium | North of Wilhelm Hall |
To view a map of all the items inventoried, go to the Online Campus Map.
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