I think they have a hobo convention in Iowa every year--
Britt, IA
the advent of the steam engine, and then the rr changed forever the
face of the nation.
Isn't there a lot of different "classifications" of hobos?
Bindle Stiffs, to Bums, some who work, some who won't, all travellers.
I seem to remeber Utah "teaching" a class on this terminology??
hobo signs

And here's to you my ramblin' boy, may all your rambles bring you joy,
...if when you die you go somewhere, I bet you a nickle (dollar?)
he's ramblin' there...
(or as I often sing:)
...And here's to you my ramblin' friend,
may all your rambles never end...
see here for hobo nickel

and un-related other than the place :
and another thing i saw that will be happening in NISSWA, MN
scandinavian festival