category : Museums
A re-creation of Sioux County's first county seat, which was raided in 1872. Records and the county safe were taken to Orange City, the current county seat. View the safe and 15 buildings, some original to the 1800s.

Admission: Fee
Hours: 1-4 Sunday, Memorial Day-Labor Day, during Big Sioux River Days, and by appointment
Address: 19th St. and Ave. E
Phone: 712-551-2403
Our Email: happ@cityofhawarden.com

Come visit us in Hawarden, Iowa

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historical House

Built in 1900, the home is restored and furnished with period items and a pictorial history of Calliope and Hawarden.

Hawarden, IA Historic Homes

Calliope Village

A re-creation of Sioux County's first county seat, which was raided in 1872. Records and the county safe were taken to Orange City, the current county seat. View the safe and 15 buildings, some original to the 1800

Hawarden, IA Museums

Hawarden Golf Course

Course Access: Public
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7

Hawarden, IA Golf Courses

Things to do Museums near Hawarden, IA

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Calliope Village

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