Road Sign in Clayton County, 1923

Road Sign in Clayton County, 1923

Before the state began erecting a uniform system of road signs, private citizens or groups put up signs. This Clayton County, Iowa road sign provided driving directions to Monona, McGregor, Elkader and Garnavillo. 1923.

Photo courtesy of the Iowa Department of Transportation

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