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The Tuttle Cabin is thought to be the oldest existing building in Marion County, Iowa.

On May 13, 1843, only 13 days after the land was open for settlement, newlyweds Thomas and Nancy Tuttle staked their claim on a farmstead that was only 10 miles from the nation’s westernmost frontier border to become the first pioneer couple to settle in what would eventually become Pella, Iowa.

Other settlers eventually began arriving in the area, and in 1845 Marion County was organized. In 1846, Iowa became the 29th State in the Union.

In 1847, a traveling Baptist Minister brought 5 Hollanders to visit the Tuttles. Dominie (Reverend) Hendrik Peter Schulte was the leader of the group. He sought a location for the perfect “City of Refuge” for 800 Dutch immigrants awaiting him in St. Louis, Missouri. Schulte purchased the Tuttle’s Farm considering it the ideal location, bringing the immigrants here. The Tuttle’s relocated about 20 miles away and continued to farm. <...

I'm a travel photographer that enjoys photographing United States architecture, nature, and transportation. As the 8th photographer in 4 generations of my family, I don't remember a time when photography was not part of my life. By the time I was five years old, I was standing on a stool in the darkroom, helping my dad develop pictures. It was my job to transfer the photos from the hypo to the water bath. I went to college for interior design. After I graduated, I had a long successful career as an art buyer and designer for a large home furnishings company. In 2006, I had a significant life change. My husband became a medical traveler, and I decided to put my career on hold to tag along. In the process, I found my roots again. What...