Knoxville WPA Athletic Field Historic District

The Knoxville WPA Athletic Field Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007, is a significant historic site in Knoxville, Iowa. It features 14 resources, including notable structures from the Works Progress Administration (WPA) era. Key attractions include a historic swimming pool and bathhouse from 1938, and Ken Locke Stadium, dedicated in 1939, which honors a local football player who tragically passed away on the field. The stadium has undergone restoration efforts to preserve its original features, making it a point of interest for both tourists and researchers exploring the history of public works and community sports in the 20th century.