Fort Dodge, Iowa

Fort Dodge is a city and county seat of Webster County, Iowa, situated on the Des Moines River. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 25,136.

Cultural

Cultural Attractions in Fort Dodge are the Fort Museum which has a replica of the Cardiff Giant, which was a fossilized giant humanoid "discovered" at Cardiff, New York. The Cardiff Giant was later proved to be a hoax, sculpted from gypsum mined at Fort Dodge. The Fort Museum is a full scale recreation of a military outpost on the prairie from the 19th century. Also in Fort Dodge is the Blanden Memorial Art Museum, the first public museum of art in the state of Iowa. The Blanden, opened June 5, 1932, is renowned as one of the finest small museums in the nation for its extensive permanent collection as well as popular touring exhibits.

Related Topics:
Cardiff Giant - Cardiff, New York - Gypsum

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Iowa Central Community College's main campus is located in Fort Dodge.

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