Shueyville, Iowa

Rivers & Roads in Song near Shueyville

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Shueyville.

34 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Historic Ely Elevator · 3.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over, history buffs! You're about to witness a towering testament to Iowa's agricultural might and ingenious engineering. This 'iron-clad' giant isn't just a building; it's a time capsule of local prosperity. Cast…

• Old State Quarry State Preserve · 7.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This quarry provided the stone to build Iowa's original capitol building. Back in 1842, they started digging here. The North Bend Quarries, as it was first known, became a crucial source of limestone. That limestone…

• Stone Academy (Solon, Iowa) · 7.5 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine learning your ABCs in this one-room schoolhouse, built in 1842 when Iowa was still a frontier. Stone Academy, formerly known as Big Grove Township School #1, is one of the oldest surviving school buildings in…

• Czech Village & National Czech and Slovak Museum · 8.2 mi · Historical Marker

  The historic Czech immigrant neighborhood in Cedar Rapids, home to the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library, preserving the heritage of one of the largest Czech communities in America.

• C.S.P.S. Hall (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) · 8.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This unassuming hall was once the beating heart of Cedar Rapids' vibrant Czech and Slovak community. It was more than just a building; it was a home away from home for immigrants seeking connection and support. Built…

• Peoples Savings Bank · 8.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be dazzled by a true architectural gem! The Peoples Savings Bank is one of Louis Sullivan's famous 'jewel box' banks, a miniature masterpiece of Prairie School design. Built in 1911, this bank was one of…

• Linn County Courthouse (Iowa) · 8.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This courthouse sits on an island in the middle of a river, a true island of justice! It’s not every day you see a county seat literally surrounded by water. Before this impressive building, Linn County used two other…

• Mays Island · 8.7 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what makes a city truly tick? Here in Cedar Rapids, it’s this small but mighty island, much like the Île de la Cité in Paris, that serves as the heart of its civic life. Mays Island is home to Cedar Rapids’…

• Paramount Theatre (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Roll up to the Paramount Theatre, and you're gazing at a piece of Cedar Rapids history that nearly vanished. Originally opened in 1928, this stunning theater was designed as a vaudeville and movie palace. It quickly…

• Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) · 8.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a moment! You're approaching the oldest historically African American church in Cedar Rapids. Bethel A.M.E. isn't just a building; it's a testament to resilience. Imagine Cedar Rapids in the 1870s. A small…

• Quaker Oats Factory - Cedar Rapids · 9.0 mi · Historical Marker

  The largest cereal plant in the world, operating on the banks of the Cedar River since 1873, producing cereal and processing oats at massive scale.

• St. Paul United Methodist Church (Cedar Rapids, Iowa) · 9.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Look at that church coming up on your right! It was designed by one of America's most influential architects, Louis Sullivan. In the early 1900s, the congregation of St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church needed a new…

• Mother Mosque of America · 9.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute; we're about to see a piece of American history you might not expect. This unassuming building is the Mother Mosque of America, the oldest still-standing purpose-built mosque in the United States.…

• Brucemore · 9.8 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Get ready to step back in time! You're approaching Brucemore, a stunning estate that whispers tales of Iowa's elite and their dedication to culture. Built between 1884 and 1886, Brucemore was first home to Caroline…

• Cedar Rapids, IA · 10.9 mi · Local history

  Cedar Rapids owes its existence to the Cedar River, a waterway that carved its path through eastern Iowa's rolling hills. The city's very name acknowledges the importance of the river’s rapids, a natural feature that…

• Douglas and Charlotte Grant House · 11.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a second; you won't believe this house. It's a Frank Lloyd Wright design, tucked away on 40 acres right here in Linn County! Douglas and Charlotte Grant commissioned Wright to design this…

• Abbe Creek School · 11.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wondered what school was like before smartboards and cafeterias? Here, at Iowa's oldest standing one-room brick schoolhouse, you can almost hear the lessons echoing. This little red brick building holds generations…

• Amana Colonies · 12.0 mi · Historical Marker

  Seven villages founded by German Pietist settlers in 1855, operating as one of the longest-lasting communal societies in American history until the Great Change of 1932.

• Granger House (Marion, Iowa) · 13.0 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back into the Victorian era with a tour of this beautifully preserved Italianate house. You're approaching the Granger House, a true time capsule in Marion! This striking brick house was first built around 1860 by…

• Sutliff Bridge · 13.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This bridge isn't just a way across the Cedar River; it's a survivor with a great story. This Parker truss bridge has connected the Sutliff community since 1898. Built for about $12,000, the Sutliff Bridge was…

• Iowa Writers' Workshop - Dey House · 14.0 mi · Historical Marker

  The world's most celebrated creative writing program, founded in 1936 at the University of Iowa, which has produced seventeen Pulitzer Prize winners.

• Old Brick Church (Iowa City, Iowa) · 14.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  You’re approaching Old Brick Church, a survivor from Iowa City’s earliest days. It's one of the few buildings that stood here before the Civil War. Originally known as First Presbyterian, it was built in 1856 after the…

• Union Brewery (Iowa) · 14.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a second – we’re right near the spot where Iowa City almost turned into a Wild West brawl over beer! Founded in 1856 by German immigrants, the Union Brewery was a cornerstone of the community, quenching…

• Old Capitol Building - University of Iowa · 14.3 mi · Historical Marker

  Iowa's original territorial and state capitol, now the centerpiece of the University of Iowa campus, served as the seat of government from 1842 to 1857.

• Pentacrest · 14.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine being in the very room where Iowa became a state! The Pentacrest, anchored by the Old Capitol, marks the spot where Iowa’s journey truly began. Iowa City was chosen as the capital of the Iowa Territory in 1841,…

• Iowa Old Capitol Building · 14.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine Iowa's government operating right here! This stately building, now on the University of Iowa campus, was once the Iowa State Capitol. Iowa City was designated the capital in 1841. Construction began on this…

• A Town Built on Words · 14.4 mi

  Iowa City is a small prairie town that runs on sentences. It was Iowa's original state capital — the gold-domed Old Capitol still crowns the University of Iowa campus, the seat of government until the capital moved to…

• Englert Theatre · 14.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder what it was like to experience the golden age of vaudeville? The Englert Theatre lets you step back in time. Built in 1912, the Englert was designed as a premier entertainment venue, hosting everything from…

• Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs · 14.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Ever wonder how black women students navigated life at the University of Iowa before integration? This area holds a key piece of that story. The Iowa Federation of Colored Women's Clubs, or IFCWC, was an organization…

• Bethel AME Church (Iowa City, Iowa) · 14.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Founded by freed people in 1868, this church stands as a testament to the resilience and faith of Iowa's African American community. Bethel AME Church was established by free people of color, some from the South and…

• Plum Grove Historic House · 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a minute; this place is more than just a pretty house. It's Plum Grove, the retirement home of Iowa's first territorial governor, Robert Lucas, and the childhood home of author Eleanor Hoyt Brainerd.…

• Kirkwood House · 15.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a second; you're looking at the home of a man who helped keep the Union together. This is the Kirkwood House, the long-time home of Samuel J. Kirkwood, a pivotal figure in Iowa's history. Kirkwood,…

• Herbert Hoover National Historic Site · 19.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This isn't just another small town; it's where a future president's journey began. Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States, spent his formative years right here in West Branch.Hoover was born in 1874 in…

• Herbert Hoover National Historic Site · 19.9 mi · Historical Marker

  The two-room cottage in West Branch where the 31st president was born in 1874, now part of a national historic site that includes his presidential library and gravesite.