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Rhodes Mill
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National Register of Historic Places

Rhodes Mill

Also known as Fertile Mill

On the National Register since 197848 years
Listed 1978Fertile

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Rhodes Mill

Rhodes Mill, at Main St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 24, 1978. The Register lists it for its industry, at the local level.

What it isBuilding in Iowa, United States of America. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 34 MB · National Archives↗
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Main St., Fertile

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Questions about Rhodes Mill

Is Rhodes Mill on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 24, 1978 (Register number 78001274).

Is Rhodes Mill a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Iowa has 22 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Surf Ballroom, 8.6 miles away.

Can you visit Rhodes Mill?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Rhodes Mill?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 34 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 75340429 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.