The buildings of Stone City Historic District were constructed using Anamosa Limestone quarried locally and built between 1870 and 1913.

In 1870 Henry Dearborn, owner of Stone City Quarries, built his home near his business.

[2] With the help of John Green Mr. Dearborn also built what became known as the General Store in 1897.

The General Store at one time was the location of the town post office.

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