Charles City

Charles City is best known within Iowa for its place in the history of Hart-Parr tractors. Set on the Cedar River in Floyd County, this northeastern Iowa community developed around industry and agriculture, forces that shaped much of the state’s economy. Hart-Parr moved its operations here in 1903; its machines helped popularize the word “tractor,” and that legacy is preserved by the Hart-Parr Historical Society and Agricultural Museum. Charles City is also the Floyd County seat, with a compact downtown, local businesses and riverfront parks that reflect the character of the region. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Charles City and Iowa.

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