Oelwein, Iowa - Wikipedia
Oelwein is a city in Fayette County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5,920 at the time of the 2020 census, a decrease of 11.5% from the 2000 census. [2] The largest community in Fayette County, it is located at the junction of State Highways 3 and 150. [3]
Oelwein, Iowa | Driftless Area Region | Travel Iowa
Recognized as the largest community in Fayette County, Oelwein is sure to impress. Stop by the historic Oelwein Event Center to admire its architecture, catch a show at the Williams Center for Performing Arts, tour a nearby old order Amish settlement or attend exciting seasonal events at Red Rock Farms. Exciting Eateries.
Time Machine: The Hub City - Oelwein took its nickname from …
Jun 8, 2019 · The CGW found that Oelwein's central location between Kansas City-Minneapolis and Omaha-Chicago made it ideal as a hub for its passenger and freight divisions.
Oelwein Iowa Home Page
20 2nd Ave SW | Oelwein, IA 50662 | Ph. (319) 283‑5440 | Fax (319) 283‑4032. Government Websites by CivicPlus®.
Oelwein Area Historical Society - History - The City of Oewlein
Sep 11, 2018 · Oelwein is rich in history, here you can read some of the important highlights that helped shape our city. The town of Oelwein was laid out in a corn field purchased from G.A. Oelwein on the coming of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Minnesota Railroad (later called the Rock Island) in 1872.
Digital Archives of the Oelwein Public Library :: Home
The History. The land that was once a cornfield has become the city Northeast Iowa knows today. The land was entered in 1852 by a professional man, J.B. Burch, coming from Dubuque County.
History of Oelwein IA - A Brief History - Town Square Publications
History of Oelwein IA. For those interested in an up close glimpse of Oelwein’s history, the Hub City Heritage Railway Museum, Oelwein Area Historical Museum, Oelwein Public Library and historical markers offer a look at the past.
Home - Oelwein Chamber and Area Development
Oelwein Chamber and Area Development is the leading force in the growth and development of business in the community and an advocate for its members. OCAD Member Directory
Community - Oelwein Chamber and Area Development
The Northeast Iowa community is easy to locate at the intersection of Highways 3 and 150. This city of 6,451 offers a surprising number of services and activities for its size including daily newspaper, radio station, over 350 businesses, 12 city parks, fishing lake, twin-screen movie theatre, performing arts center, wellness center, sports ...
Attractions - Oelwein Chamber and Area Development
Family Aquatics Center. Oelwein’s Aquatic Park with its large swimming pool, water slide, fountains, lap lanes, wading pool, and diving boards, offers great summer fun for Oelwein families. Swimming lessons and aqua aerobic classes are available. It’s a …