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You cannot allow your horse to eat a fire hydrant.

City: Marshalltown
Funny Rating:★★★★
Added: 2026/3/18

The Law

Back when horses were the primary mode of transportation, tethering them to fire hydrants was a common nuisance. It seems a horse with a particularly strong bite or an affinity for cast iron caused enough damage to prompt a specific ban. Today, it mostly serves as a hilarious reminder of a bygone era of urban transit.

Source & Citation

Code/Statute: Marshalltown Municipal Code § 6-32
Animal Control Ordinances

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#ia#horses#fire-hydrant#transportation