UPDATE: GITCHIE MANITOU STATE PRESERVE RUINS | HAUNTED | IOWA
A hike to Gitchie Manitou State Preserve
There is so much more Graffiti going on at this site now more than ever. It’s shame to see the historical site vandalized in such way. Wish they would do more to prevent this from happing!
It was another gloomy day. This summer I’ll get back out when trees are in full bloom on a sunny day. :) Thanks for watching folks!!
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In 1916, the state of Iowa purchased the first 47.5 acres (192,000 m2) for use as a quarry, but later transferred the area to the Board of Conservation.The area was initially classified as a state park, and later a "preserve." It was formally dedicated as a geological, archaeological, historical, and biological preserve in 1969. The preserve was named for the creator spirit in Anishinaabe Indian tradition, Gichi-Manidoo (literally "Great Spirit" or "Great Force of Nature"). The smooth, pink-colored bedrock is the oldest exposed rock in the state.
1973 Murder
The preserve was the scene of a 1973 homicide. Four teenagers were killed and a fifth was raped. Three brothers were convicted of the crime and sentenced to life imprisonment.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Gi...