Exploring the Replica Ghost Town of Calliope, Iowa

The first county seat of Sioux County Iowa - can be found over in Hawarden, Iowa on Highway 10 and along the Big Sioux River - in the replica village Ghost Town and former county seat "Calliope Iowa" and renamed as "Calliope Village"
We start the video at the current county seat of Sioux County - "Orange City" and make our way from the new court house, taking the old route that the Dutch Raiders took when they invaded Calliope to take the County Seat and Court House Records.

[@ruraladventurer1884]

Looks familiar! I used to drive that highway all the time, as well. Thanks for the great history lesson!

[@midwestghosttown]

The story is rich for sure - and Hawarden is a nice little stop. Thanks for stopping by and dropping a comment!

[@backwatersandbackroads]

Good to see you ;)

[@midwestghosttown]

😊 I'm working on adding a new mic with video podcast...i'm getting there brother! 😉 Now...what would be really cool is numoing in a boat with you! Next podcast coming up tonight.

[@backwatersandbackroads]

@@midwestghosttown I'll come find you next Iowa adventure;)

[@whyey]

Lake City Iowa was the county seat then went to Rockwell City also

[@midwestghosttown]

Good times in Calhoun around 1877! I bet that didn't go down without a fight - at least a vote anyways.