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Croton, Iowa, Where History Converges . . . May 18-19, 1999 Directly across the river from Athens is Croton, where the Union maintained a railroad depot and supplied the Missouri Unionists across the river. Cannon balls from the battle fell here, and it was a crossing point on the Mormon trail. I think a bridge should be built to connect the two towns. |
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Back on the River by 9 AM. . . Approaching the high bluffs of Shimek State Forest, near Turkey Run Access. The current is running strong, but a head wind keeps my speed down to 5 mph. The bank to the right is Missouri. |
