Eagle, Flag, and Fireworks - Lineville
Lineville is the oldest town in Wayne County. The eagle, flag, and fireworks pays tribute to the eagle mascot of the former school, as well as Lineville’s reputation as a great place to buy fireworks.
Location: north side of Lineville Square, 102 W 3rd St, Lineville, IA 50147
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Eagle, Flag, and Fireworks
The “Eagle, Flag, and Fireworks” was chosen for its patriotic theme and because its elements fit well with Lineville’s history.
Lineville was originally established as the town of Grand River, but became Lineville by 1858. The town is called Lineville because it is split between Iowa and Missouri. The state line runs east-west through town two blocks south of the mural location. Lineville was historically a popular destination for people seeking fireworks in the summer.
The eagle is a tribute to the Lineville-Clio school and its Eagles mascot. The school district was once Allerton-Clio-Lineville before Allerton joined Wayne Community in 1966. Lineville-Clio continued to operate an independent school district until 2010.
The reference to Michael Clark on the mural is a tribute to a beloved longtime Walldog. He was too ill to participate in the 2023 Walldogs event and sadly passed away at home during the festival.
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about the art
This mural was painted during the Walldog Mural Festival in Wayne County, Iowa, from August 30 - September 3, 2023.
The lead designer was Scott Lindley from Mt. Pulaski, IL. Scott has painted at dozens of Walldog events, and he has frequently assisted other communities in organizing their festivals.
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The Walldogs are an international group of muralists and sign-painters who volunteer their time to create community art. They have painted throughout the US and around the world.
The Walldog movement started in Allerton, Iowa, in 1993. Local artist Nancy Bennett invited dozens of signpainters to Allerton to paint murals in Allerton’s downtown, and the local community opened their homes to host these artists. Since that first gathering, the Walldog movement has grown tremendously.
The Walldogs celebrated their 30th anniversary in 2023 by returning to Wayne County, Iowa. They have meets planned for the next several years to continue this community art tradition. You can learn more at thewalldogs.org.
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In 2023, the Walldogs painted 16 murals. They also painted new signage at the Wayne County Fairgrounds.
These murals included 12 new designs, as well as 4 restorations of the original 1993 Walldog murals in Allerton.
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We recommend starting at Prairie Trails Museum in Corydon, Iowa. The “Come, Come Ye Saints” mural recognizes the passage of the Mormon Trail through Wayne County.
From there, you can drive in an approximate circle to Promise City, Seymour, Allerton, Clio, Lineville, Humeston, and Millerton, before returning to Corydon to see the rest of the murals there.
Alternatively, you can start at any mural that works for your route.
The entire route takes approximately 2 hours to drive.
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Check our main FAQ page for more details and contact info.
Next stop
Visit Humeston to see the “How the School Was Named” mural.
The “How the School Was Named” mural is an homage to Humeston’s Mormon Trail school district. It is located at Humeston City Hall: 123 Broad St, Humeston, IA 50123.
Humeston is 20 miles north of Lineville on Highway 65.
For the full list of murals and locations, visit this page or download the map.