Ely History Timeline

Incorporation of the town of Ely

Early Big Grove Township Pioneers

Ely, Shueyville & Western College -  Iowa State Gazetteer 1884-1885

Memories of Elizabeth (Hall) Graham about early Shueyville

(More to be added over time.)

Residence of Henry Upmier, Sec. 5, Big Grove Township, Johnson County, IA.  The Upmier farm is located a few miles south of Ely.  A.T. Andreas Illustrated Historical Atlas of the State of Iowa, 1875.