Ely History

Welcome to the Ely Community History Society! ... Our mission is to collect and preserve the history of Ely, Western, Shueyville, and nearby rural areas in both Linn & Johnson Counties.

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6/05/2025

Some history behind Fackler's Grove

Iowa became a state in December 28, 1846. In the Ely area, settlers started arriving in 1837-1838, before statehood. Some were from more ea...

5/16/2025

Stream Family History

The Ely Community History Society Archives has recently received a digital version of the Stream Family History. Part I (19 pages) of this h...

11/25/2024

The Naming of the St. Quentin Post

(UPDATE BELOW!) Be sure to read "The Naming of the St. Quentin Post", researched and presented by Post Historian Rob Smith this p...

9/16/2024

Railroad Cart

(From the Historic Ely Elevator Facebook page) Perhaps you’ve noticed the new addition to our yard! You may or may not also recognize this...

10/20/2023

Cedar Rapids Horsemen's Club

We have received a large collection of documents and photos concerning the Cedar Rapids Horsemen's Club, which was located in the town o...

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