The stories of Fremont County, IA
13 narrated audio stories from across Fremont County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Waubonsie State Park
Where Iowa’s Hills Feel Almost Improbable
At Waubonsie, the Loess Hills explain themselves underfoot.
Fremont County Fairgrounds
Where Fremont County Shows Itself
A county fair as the public stage for youth work and community pride.
Waubonsie State Park
Where the Loess Hills Became Home
How a scenic park became part of Fremont County’s shared identity.
Waubonsie State Park
Where Waubonsie Still Looks Out
A hilltop park where a leader’s name meets a sweeping valley view.
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The Road Where Votes Were Walking
How Tabor became a launch point in the battle over Kansas slavery.
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Where the Courthouse Put Down Roots
How county-seat status made Sidney the practical center of Fremont County.
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Why Fremont County Came Before Frémont for President
Iowa honored Frémont before his presidential fame caught up.
Tabor Antislavery Historic District
The Little Iowa Town That Chose Sides
How Tabor became a documented antislavery stronghold and Kansas staging point.
John Todd House
When Tabor Drew the Line on John Brown
An antislavery town wrestles with the limits of resistance.
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When John Brown Reached Tabor
An abolitionist town meets an abolitionist it cannot follow.
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Before the Ballot, a County Named Fremont
How an explorer's fame reached Iowa's far southwest in 1851.
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When Labor Day Turns Sidney Cowboy
A small Iowa town remakes itself each Labor Day for rodeo.
John Todd House
The House Where Tabor Chose Its Cause
A small Iowa house where conviction sheltered fugitives and tested allies.
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