George Reeves’ Lost Birthplace and the Superman Legacy of Woolstock, Iowa

Woolstock, Iowa, remains an important part of Superman history as the birthplace of George Reeves, whose portrayal of Superman in The Adventures of Superman made him a television icon. Although the house where Reeves was born and other locations tied to his early life are gone, the community continues to honor his legacy through memorials, historical sites and a Superman-themed telephone booth.