SRHS
Steamboat Rock Historical Society
STEAMBOAT ROCK, IOWA | THE VALLEY OF FRIENDLINESS
Welcome to the Steamboat Rock Historical Society
Our aim is to preserve the history of Steamboat Rock by gathering written family histories and stories, collecting photos and memorabilia.
We help others locate information about their own family histories.
The Historical Society seeks to promote the knowledge of our history and heritage. We assisted others in the community with the biennial Cemetery Theater for eight years. This event portrayed the lives of individuals buried in the Steamboat Rock Cemetery.
We also bring in special speakers from around the state of Iowa to share historical events that would have impacted the lives of those in this area.
We are always looking for stories which help us see and understand our past. Do you have a story?
Barber Shop
Ott Filbrandt’s first barber shop which was on the south side of the street next to what we know as Holmes Drug Store. He was there only a year and then moved to the north side of Market street or the last location for the shop.
His daughter Audrey said he moved because there wasn’t...
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Looking Back
As the twenty-first century dawned there was great anticipation of the future for everyone.
Looking back on Steamboat Rock’s rich history there were many successes that took place in this small community. doctors, lawyers, succes...
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Rainsbarger Days
After the release of the video on the Rainsbargers there was a great deal of renewed interest in the story and it’s connection to Steamboat Rock. It was decided to frame a yearly celebration for the town around the Rainsbarger story...
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The Town Name
Many stories are told about the name of the town of Steamboat Rock. The only thing we can be certain of in these stories is that the town has had two names in it‘s history that of “Lithopolis,” and “Steamboat Rock.”
No information has been found that tells us...
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Become a Supporting Member
Support us as a recurring member and have full access to our entire historical database through the book; Steamboat Rock: Anchored in History
