Ankeny

by Ankeny Area Historical Society, Terri A. Deems, The Ankeny Area Historical Society, et al.

Book Overview

For John F. Ankeny and his wife, Sarah, the 80-acre tract they purchased in 1874 was perfect for the town they envisioned. It was surrounded by coal mines and farms and close to the state capital, and plans for a railroad through their property assured success. By 1881, the town had several homes and businesses and a 33 train fare into Des Moines. Through fires and war, Ankeny was nurtured by a strong sense of community and people whose names are...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467110388
• ISBN13: 9781467110389
• Release Date: October 2013
• Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.4" x 9.1"