Tornado Disaster - Camanche, IA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 8Nuts MotherGoose
N 41° 47.564 W 090° 15.141
15T E 728300 N 4630413
Most of this town was destroyed by a Tornado in 1860. The town grew back.
Waymark Code: WM1Y23
Location: Iowa, United States
Date Posted: 07/30/2007
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member ggmorton
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Located in Rose Hill Cemetery in the town of Camanche, IA is a small plaque mounted on a rock.
The Plaque says, "Sacred to the Memory of those who parished in the Camanche Tornado, June 3, 1860".

The Tornado killed 29 people and destroyed a school, churches, businesses, warehouses, hotels, stables, and over 228 homes.

Disaster Date: 06/03/1860

Memorial Sponsors: Surviving Citizens of Camanche

Disaster Type: Natural

Date of dedication: Not listed

Parking Coordinates: Not Listed

Relevant Website: Not listed
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