Grant Wood sites Tour in Jones county:

Have you seen Grant Wood County labeled across our area and wondered why? Have you driven past the building above and wondered what it was? Well, today you are in luck! I am going to list a variety of places across Jones County that offer opportunity to explore the life and work of Grant Wood. The " American Gothic" artist who was born right here in Anamosa, IA.

Antioch School House- Grant Wood's first school house- 17314 Hwy 64 Anamosa, IA 

Grant Wood Olin Trailhead- 2.2 mile trail that runs between County Rd E45 & Resident Street in Olin, IA.

Grant Wood Martelle Trailhead- .5 mile blacktopped trail located 23631-23687 Co Rd E45  Martell, IA

(These trailhead's give you an idea of the beautiful countryside that captured Grant Wood's attention)

Grant Wood Art Gallery- 124 E Main St. Anamosa, IA   -a local gallery of Grant Wood's lithographs, Original pieces such as a Large Wooden Table with unique designs, Ice Wagon on display, Art Colony images and more. 

Riverside Cemetery-  Elm St. Anamosa, IA   Burial Site of Grant Wood & Nan Wood(His sister who is the women in his American Gothic piece)

Grant Wood Scenic Byway - From E28 in Stone City and along Hwy 64. You can see the rolling hills and picturesque landscapes of the countryside Grant Wood painted and loved so much. 

Grant Wood's Wife Sara McClain Sherman Wood is buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Monticello, IA 

We hope you enjoy a little step back in time and a little drive through the present as you explore and learn more, about the famous artist Grant Wood born right here in Jones County!