Garnavillo

Jacksonville to Garnavillo

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This year (2021) marks the 175th anniversary of the naming of our town as Garnavillo. It was originally named Jacksonville in 1843, but the residents wanted a new name because the postal service kept sending their mail to Jacksonville, Illinois instead of Jacksonville, Iowa. Judge Samuel Murdock, an early resident, was instrumental in selecting the

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Grant Received for Museum “Face Lift”

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The Garnavillo Historical Society received $20,472 in grant funds from the Upper Mississippi Gaming Corporation (UMGC) at their Annual Grant Award Ceremony held Monday Oct 28 at the Casino Queen. Historical Society Board members Ky Clefisch, Carol DeSotel and Jane Thein were present to receive the grant presented by UMGC board member Brandi Backes. The

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2019 Season Starts June 1

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Jacksonville to Garnavillo

Grant Received for Museum “Face Lift”

2019 Season Starts June 1

Garnavillo Historical Society

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