There are many facets to the history of Oelwein. In the following pages we recount some of the history about the stuff listed here:

•  The City of Oelwein 
•  The Railroad 
•  The Businesses 
•  The Buildings & Architecture 
•  The Schools 

•  The People 
•  The Residences 
•  The Churches 
•  The Amish 
•   The Parks & Lakes