Book Overview
For John F. Ankeny and his wife, Sarah, the 80-acre tract they purchased in 1874 was perfect for the town they envisioned. It was surrounded by coal mines and farms and close to the state capital, and plans for a railroad through their property assured success. By 1881, the town had several homes and businesses and a 33 train fare into Des Moines. Through fires and war, Ankeny was nurtured by a strong sense of community and people whose names are...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1467110388
ISBN13:9781467110389
Release Date:October 2013
Publisher:Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Length:128 Pages
Weight:0.45 lbs.
Dimensions:0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"
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