Tour Registration
This tour is to be done at your leisure. Take your camera and take in the sites,
maybe stay over at some sites if you can. I hear that the night sightings can be thrilling,
chilling, and interesting.
Registration is $5.00. Make checks payable to Iowa GWTA
Send registration to Darrell Peters (Assistant State Director) at 34870 Sumac Rd.,
Minden IA. 51553
Name______________________________Guest_____________________________
Address_______________________________Chapter________________________
Total Number of Registries. ___________ X $5 = $______________
When you have competed the tour contact me by Email djpeters123@iowatelecom.net
Registration dead line is June 1st 2010.
I / we have read and understand this registration. I / we agree to conform to the ideas
governing this event and to hold harmless GWTA and co-sponsoring organizations for
any loss of property and / or injury to self or others that may result from participation at
this event as a direct result of negligence.
Signature______________________________________Date________________/2010
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TOUR IOWA 2010
SOME SITES MAY BE HAUNTED
Site #1
Abbie Gardner Cabin
Arnolds Park, Dickinson County
Directions: From Hwy. 71 in Arnolds Park turn towards Arnolds Park Amusement
Park. The site is one block west of the park.
GPS coordinates: 43.365485 - 95.135314
Abbie Gardner Cabin was Iowa's first tourist attraction.
The site is haunted by the ghost of Abbie who was kid-napped by Native
Americans.
Site #2
Kate Shelley Memorial Bridge
Boone, Boone County
Directions: from Boone go north on Marion street past 11th street to 198th Road.
Turn left on 198th onto the blacktop road. It will lead you to the bridge. Follow the
signs. GPS coordinates: 42.059694 - 93.972975
The bridge Kate saved is haunted by her ghost. A dim lantern has been spotted
floating along the tracks.
Site #3
American Theatre
108 East Main Street, Cherokee, Cherokee County
GPS coordinates: 42.749716 - 95.551067
Mr. Goldie, a former owner haunts his old business.
Site #4
Humboldt County Historical Museum
905 First Avenue North, Dakota City, Humboldt County.
GPS coordinates: 42.722171 - 94.2208515
The building is hauted by World Champion wrestler Frank Gotch.
Site #5
Hawkeye Community Theatre
521 North twelth Street, Fort Dodge, Webster County
GPS coordinates: 42.51155 - 94.183159
The ghost of a girl has been spotted playing in the theatre.
Site #6
Rainbow Bridge
Lake City, Calhoun County
Directions: From 175 W (Main Street) turn left on Rainbow Road. At the “T” turn
right on 65th Street. Take the first left on Lberia Avenue. When you cross the bridge
the Rainbow Bridge will be on the right.
GPS coordinates: 42.230599 - 94.754183
The bridge is the only one of its kind in the United States, plus the fact that it is
haunted.
Site #7
The Black Angel
Fairview Cemetery, 209 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, Pottawttamie County
GPS coordinates: 41.259315 - 95.85077
It is said that mysterious things go on around her.
Site #8
General Dodge House
605 South Third Street, Council Bluffs, Pottawttamie County
GPS coordinates: 41.255304 - 95.8481
General Dodge's ghost has not left the house he loved so much.
Site #9
Union Pacific Museum
200 Pearl Street, Council Bluffs, Pottawttamie County
GPS coordinates: 41.259303 - 95.850814
A ghostly spirit has been sighted in the museum's stairwell.
Site #10
Lewis and Clark Monument and lookout
Monument Road, Council Bluffs, Pottawttamie County
Directions: Go north on 16th and take a light right at Big Lake Road. Turn left at N 8th Street
GPS coordinates: 41.303565 - 95.857026
Mynster Spring Road. Continue to follow Mynster Spring Road to 2nd left onto Monument Road
Site #11
Saint Mary's Cemetery
Hamburg, Fremont County
Directions: From Argyle Street, turn onto Bluff Street. Turn right onto “P” Street
and stay to the right on Mt. Lookout Road.
GPS coordinates: 40.615527 - 95.661403
Unknown weeping has been heard at the memorial and a mysterious woman has
been seen at the foot of the statues.
