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Bentonsport, Iowa

The Greef General Store was built of brick and stone in the early 1840's, it was once the largest store in the county, and housed the Greef brothers' banking operations.

The Greef General Store, Corns House, Bank Building and Odd Fellows Hall, were obtained by the Van Buren County Conservation Board in the 1960's. Through the years, the County Conservation and many volunteers have contributed to the store in its growth to where it is today. The store and other businesses may open for tours or upon request during non- scheduled hours and seasons.

The Greef General Store is currently used for renting spaces to individual artists, antique and craft vendors. Each season there are new vendors and new items for sale to the public. The Corns House is rented out to Gems4Me and is a favorite of rock hounds and jewelry enthusiasts. The Bank Building is rented to Under The Oak Natural Soy Candles & Gifts which has birdhouse's, benches dipped teddy bears and more. Dog treats from Bloom and Bark are sold at the Greef Store

Visitors can view the Native American artifacts, and museum items and pictures dating back to the early periods of Bentonsport. The upstairs room is Corley's Portrait Studio and lower level is open to room rentals and murder mystery dinners available for tour groups. The Addie May Fudge Shop is at the Post Office across the street.

For information or scheduling of Events, Tours, Rentals, Brochures or other information, call the Greef General Store.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Bentonsport National Historic District

Visit this 1840s river town with its century-old iron bridge and walkway. Stroll through a perennial/rose garden, and watch as local artisans create their products. Historic buildings house shops featuring antiques, art, handmade crafts, gifts, and fudge. Riverside park, campground, B&

Bentonsport, IA Historic Districts

Greef General Store

The Greef General Store was built of brick and stone in the early 1840's, it was once the largest store in the county, and housed the Greef brothers' banking operations.

Bentonsport, IA Historic Buildings

Bentonsport Indian Artifact Museum

Artisan, Tony Sanders, has achieved a unique blend of woodworking and history with his collection of over 4,000 arrowheads. All of the woodwork from the building to the display cases are built by hand from over 16 different native woods and shaped into various patterns. For about 60

Bentonsport, IA Museums

Presbyterian Church

The Bentonsport Presbyterian Church, constructed of brick and Georgian in style, was dedicated in 1855

Bentonsport, IA Historic Churches

Bentonsport Iron Truss Bridge

Originally opened in 1883 to horse and buggy traffic, this one lane iron bridge replaced ferries that linked Vernon and Bentonsport. It is the oldest standing truss bridge across the Des Moines River and also the longest. Damaged in the flood of 1903

Bentonsport, IA Historic Bridges

Things to do near Bentonsport, IA

Observation Deck

Historic swing span bridge is now a lighted observation deck with picnic tables....

Miller House Museum

Home of Supreme Court justice appointed by Abraham Lincoln. Federal-style house with 19th century furnishings. Special exhibi...

Bentonsport River Site Rendzvous

Come camp along the Des Moines River bank in historic Bentonsport. Bentonsport was platted before Iowa was a state. Events ...

Daniel McConn Barn

Iowa's only Pennsylvania Dutch double-decker bank barn. Built in 1857 with hand-laid stone and hand-hewn timbers joined with ...