Convict Road Built in 1914

Louisa County, IA

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Discover Convict Road Built in 1914 in Fredonia

The 1914 Build Convict Road is a  1.5 mile road, built with convict labor from the Anamosa Men's Reformatory, completed in 1914, through what was described as an "impassable bank of sand!" Where it was often difficult for tires to make it through the soft sand.  It was one of the first concrete roads build in a rural area, in the nation. 

This 104+ year old road has stood the test of time! A book titled, "Sands of Time, Louisa Convict Road" was compiled by Tom Woodruff, a local historian.  It is a collection of stories, verse, history, romance, adventure and humor.  It's worth the read.

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