Birthplace of the only US president born in Iowa, Herbert Hoover, West Branch is a city rich with history. Since its incorporation in 1875, West Branch has held onto its history, but has also developed into a city with emerging business opportunities. No matter your reason for moving, Ruhl&Ruhl Realtors has plenty of homes for sale in West Branch, IA for you to choose from. West Branch is located outside of Iowa City. View homes for sale in the Iowa City area for more real estate options or continue browsing this page to see all houses for sale in West Branch. And if you need to do a little more research before buying, check out the pages below for additional West Branch real estate options:
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The population as of the 2010 census was 2,322, a small town feel with historic roots and access to pretty. much everything you might want in a larger city. While there are plenty of local dining, shops, and attractions within West Branch, it is only a short drive away from Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.
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Marion is unique in that it was founded and platted as the county seat of the new Linn County before anyone actually lived here. Surveyed in November 1839, lots went up for public auction on December 6, 1839. Marion quickly became the business center of the county and by 1855 had a population of 1,500. 19th century business centered around City Square Park. The Park still serves as a ‘hub’ of activity, but business and manufacturing have spread well beyond this beginning. By the early 1850s, it was obvious railroad was the transportation of the future. On October 13, 1864 the railroad steamed into Marion. Over the next century, Marion would be an important railroad hub for the Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, later known as the Milwaukee Road. In 1887, Marion became a Division point for this railroad with a roundhouse plus additional business offices which needed a new depot. It was placed adjacent to the business district. Marion has always been a family-oriented community. Schools and churches were established even before permanent homes and business structures were built. As the community grew, new schools were built. Today there are two large school districts in Marion, both noted for their academic excellence. Marion is also the home of Keith Vawter, the founder of the Chautauqua Circuit, a very popular adult education movement of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. City parks were added as the footprint of the city grew.
Today Marion’s Parks and Recreation Department maintains over 600 acres of public ground with a combined total of 41 parks and green spaces. City Square Park is home to the nationally-acclaimed Marion Arts Festival each summer, as well as concerts, farmers markets and numerous other family-friendly activities year round. Lowe Park has on-going art exhibits, is the center of senior adult activities, and is home to the newly-dedicated Klopfenstein Amphitheater for the Performing Arts. Marion celebrates its heritage with an active Historical Society with permanent historical collections at the historic Granger House and the Marion Heritage Center. Both centers offer unique programming year around. Marion also contains three National Historic Districts and numerous homes on the National Historic Register.
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