The land that encompasses the state of Iowa and current day Clinton was part of the 1803 Louisiana Purchase. In September 1832 the U.S. Government purchased about 6 million acres of land in eastern Iowa from the Sac/Fox Indian tribes.

Before you visit, click on Tour Guides for a printable brochure or an in-depth historical guide and tour, Directions for how to get to Clinton, and Gallery to see historic photos of people, structures, and scenes of Old Clinton.

Old Town Family Restaurant is a beloved diner located at 2107 Camanche Ave, Clinton, Iowa, 52732. If you're looking for a casual and cozy dining experience with delicious comfort food, this is the place for you.

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Old Town Family Restaurant, Clinton, Iowa. 5,875 likes · 1,039 talking about this · 4,223 were here. VOTED #1 BREAKFAST & #1 FAMILY DINING

Welcome to Clinton, Iowa. Elijah Buell, among the first European-American settlers in the Clinton area, established the town of Lyons in 1837. It was named after the French city Lyon. It grew with the lumber and railroad industry through the century, and merged in 1895 with the City of Clinton.

Dec 30, 2013 · Clinton was not the first town in the area. Lyons had been established by Elijah Buell twenty years earlier. He arrived there July 25, 1835 (Wolfe’s History of Clinton County Iowa 1911 p.46).

What stories do these 30 old maps tell about Clinton's past? From 1891 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail.

Old maps of Clinton County, Iowa Discover the past of Clinton County, Iowa on historical maps

Photos of Clinton Past, Clinton, Iowa. 135 likes. The Beil Collection of Old Photos of Clinton Past.