Midwest Ghost Town

The Story of the "Fountain House" in Cherokee, Iowa


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In the late 1800s - magnetic springs were discovered in Cherokee, Iowa - this water was thought to have healing properties for many ailments, and people traveled from long distances to experience the water - which later had a sanitarium and spa added on - called "The Fountain House" - there was a lake nearby called "Magnetic Lake", a race track, and grandstands - all housed in a 60 acre park called "Magnetic Park"

Tragedy struck a decade later when the water was depleted by a nearby well - drawing from the same spring. - and leaving the Fountain House and Magnetic Park - abandoned and run down - and later part of history as it was torn down.

Come hear the story of the "Fountain House" in Cherokee, Iowa

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