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Lewis, Iowa

Lewis, Iowa

The town of Lewis is a quiet community located on a hill top overlooking the Nishnabotna River Valley and the Lewis Cold Springs Lake. A population of 444 people enjoy a rural location with a rich historical background, surrounded by abundant agricultural endeavors and a vibrant community organization. Well-known for its National Historic Landmark, the Hitchcock House, built in 1856 by Reverend George and Mrs. Caroline Hitchcock, and used as a station during the Underground Railroad movement.

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Hitchcock House

The Reverend George B. Hitchcock House is the home of one of the anti-slavery leaders of the Congregational Church mission in western Iowa. Reverend Hitchcock used his home to assist in the safe passage of fugitive slaves (or Freedom Seekers)

Lewis, IA Historic Buildings

Historic Oakwood Cemetery

The Oakwood Cemetery on the east edge of Lewis is the final resting place of many prominent Lewis residents that aided freedom seekers during their lives.

Lewis, IA Cemeteries

Things to do near Lewis, IA

Glenn Miller Birthplace Home

Glenn Miller Birthplace Home is restored to reflect the time around 1904 when Glenn was born. Highlights include period furni...

Mills County Historical Museum, Earth Lodge, Davies Amphitheater

American Indian Earth Lodge and collection of artifacts from the Earth Lodge People, who lived in the area between 800 and 12...

Promenade Around Clarinda

Self-guided tour with brochure available at Nodaway Valley Historical Museum. Join a walking tour of the 1853 original plat o...

Bluffs Run Casino and Greyhound Park

1,500 slot machines, live greyhound racing, simulcast racing, three restaurants, free live entertainment, RV park....

Nishna Heritage Museum

Shows all phases of life in southwest Iowa, beginning with prehistoric animals. Collection of dolls, tools, wrenches and preh...