The Ruth Anne Dodge Memorial is the most well known iconic statue in Council Bluffs. Shes stood watch just outside Fairview Cemetery since May of 1920.

I love the black angel. She is so majestic and very photogenic. I would definitely recommend her if you are sightseeing in Council Bluffs.

Built in 1918 if u like history with Nebraska and relaxation.. its a spot to come and check things. Amazingly old home viewing and old grave sites.

It was a long time since the last time I was here but felt the need to check it out. The cemetery has a lot of cool history.

I remember when I was a teenager we would go up there and park and get busy. The black angel I remember if her eyes followed you as you walked around the area you would be dead in the morning.

It has a sidewalk of small pebbles, which were really slippery when wet. It is a nice quiet place to sit and reflect on life and death. It was nice to visit, then we walked around the grave yard, viewing the various grave and tombstones. Some of the graves face down hill into various valleys, I thought it might be a nice place for a final rest. Not that Im in a rush!

I love the black angel statue! She is just beautiful and has a wonderful aura to her.

Beautiful statue in a very quiet and serene cemetery. We visited in the morning and the view was spectacular! Recommend visiting if you have a few minutes.

A friend showed me the statue and told me the story...I shared this beautiful peaceful place and its story with my granddaughters, perfect !!!

It was such a beautiful place. I grew up as a kid going here and so did my parents.

Went here with my family. Very beautiful and the neighborhood always was very unique.

Cool statue, off the beaten path .

The story behind the angel is real and genuine. If you go there, drive through this cemetery. This is one of the most well kept cemeteries that I have seen.It is amazing how large it is and how old some of the gravestones are.

Just off the road 2 miles from I80 and well worth the visit.

She has been here before, shell be here long after...all of us.

Impressive memorial

Easy to find, beautiful statue!

The Black Angel Statue in Council Bluffs is a must-see attraction. Erected by the children of Ruth Anne Dodge as a tribute to their mother. Beautiful copper statue that will take your breath away. Dont look into her eyes on Halloween though, because this Angel is on the national register of most haunted places in the United States.

NICE & PEACEFUL PLACE

Best turn up spot but it easy to get caught

I have heard so many stories of this land monument. Because of the vibe I dont go close.

I loved this area was very calming to me.

Went to se the Ruth Dodge Memorial aka the Black Angel. There was an overall sense of peace and healing among the pin oaks and flowerbeds. The angel sculpture itself is as beautiful a piece of 19th century bronze sculpture in the country. In fact the artist that sculpted it were friends of the Dodge family and he had sculpted works for most of the federal buildings built at that time around post civil war Washington D.C.

Beautiful old cemetery.

Really pretty drive up and a nice quiet place to sit and enjoy some city views as well. Took the family there and told them the old tales from when I was a kid about the black angel and got to share a great family moment.

Fun place

She was beautiful as always, fountain running beneath her as it should be..glad to see the town of cb is atleast greatfull for 1 of the amazing gifts given to the city by one of its 1st and most prominent familes, the Dodges, since they have basically destroyed everything else they were left by them....

It was interesting, but not taking a second trip

Pleasant cemetery, the black angel is off to the side of the cemetery. Just a few steps up from the top of the hill will allow access to risk you life by reaching up and touching her hand where it is said to take your life in some terrifyingly gruesome way

Awesome. Didnt feel scared. Almost embraced. My mom dramk from her fountain. Ill keep you posted

Beautiful but the city needs to do some cleaning to make it exceptionally!

Interesting place

Damnit I seentt too(knowbigfoot)jk naw real it was a puma I saw at 3am in the cemetary and leaving the

Creep at night my boyfriend freaked and drove off

Local historical legend brought to life! Definitely a sight to see, the beautiful Black Angel.

She was beautiful!! But, she only had eyes for a buddy of mine. Come to think of it, It was the last time we seen him... ... ...

So much beautiful history

Always awesome to chill by The Black Angel in the summer time when her fountain is going. The graveyard backdrop makes it a perfect location for spooky stories.

Peaceful and quiet!

Best childhood memories ever

I remembered going to see the angel with friends when i was younger, I now work for a construction company and we were asked to do some work on the angel. I learned a lot of history and little facts that a lot of people dont know, all from the neighbors and the gentlemen in charge of getting the work done. It is absolutely beautiful. It is made of bronze and the patina on it is amazing. It is a very peaceful place to visit.

Nice and quiet. Cameras to make sure theres no damage done.

The Black Angel statue is a beautiful piece of art by the same artist who created the Lincoln memorial statue. While it may be shrouded in urban legend the art shines through.

Spirits call deer and its nice and quiet

Such a beautiful and underrated place to visit in Council Bluffs

Have many fond memories from here as a child. Hasnt changed a bit

Lovely

Beautiful area with views of the city. Historic marker and peaceful place that is not actually haunted.

The statue and memorial are beautiful

Our Council Bluffs Iowa history...

Beautiful place to go in the paranormal field

One of cbs many cool things to see. Theres a lot more to iowa than people think.

Its a great place for people to stop and see part of our history.

Historical, represents a dream of Ruth Dodge. Sculpted by Daniel Chester French. Ruth Dodge, wife of Grenville Dodge, Engineer of UPRR.

Good spot to teach kids a little history of 100 years ago

Its a beautiful place to go and see

Love love that angel

The area is not very big, so theres not a lot to do here besides checking out the statue.

Well, its a statue in a cemetery... What more do you need?

Nice area. If you like cemetaries, lol

Loved it.

Love this place

Kind of weird since its next to a grave yard

Awesome monument. Love taking pictures with the angel...

Its very peaceful. And the story behind it makes for even more mysterious

A city park quiet

Very nice to visit and take pictures

It is just a beautiful memomrial, lovely to experience.

Its a nice monument but I dont see the huge appeal.

Super cool piece of local superstition; water tastes really bad though.

I love the drive up here she has so many tails and talk about her she is so beautiful

Serene and tranquil place

Worth checking out, especially around Halloween!

Pretty cool statutes old tells a story behind it as well

I have always love that statue.

Beautiful statue. I feel at peace here.

General Dodge had it built for his wife after her dreams.

Kind of cool place

Never been but Ive heard its great

So beautiful. Stop by after you eat @ Dixies.

Took my metal detector up there. Didnt find anything.

Interesting historical landmark.

Gorgeous statue!

Its lame. Not haunted and never was.

Really cool. Interesting story.

Creepy old spot if you know the story really creeps the kids.

Activity is still abundant!!!!

Neat

I heard if you hold its hand Your the next to die

Beautiful

Didnt really see anything creepy but it was fun none the less...

Bad karma

Not bad food. Hit at lunch to save $

Needs work

Totally awesome!

Its a land mark. Been here longer than anyone reading this.

Very peaceful and beautiful

Love it

Pretty cool

Cool