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In May 1966, just in time for the celebration, “Waterloo” was recognized as the “Birthplace of Memorial Day” by the United States government.
While other communities may claim earlier observance, none can claim to have been so well planned and completed. This recognition was long in coming and involved hours of research to prove the claim.
The Centennial Celebration that year brought dignitaries from government, military, veterans’ organizations and descendants of the original Memorial Day.
A house built in 1850 was purchased from the county and restored. Today the Memorial Day Museum on Waterloos’ Main Street, has artifacts of the first Memorial Day and the Civil War era. Each year, Waterloo commemorates Memorial Day with
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