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Kathy's Pumpkin Patch
Visit our working farm just one mile east of Donnellson, Iowa, where we feature over 175
Donnellson, IA MazesDonnellson Depot Museum
The old depot in Donnellson is open during Apple Daze or by special arrangements with City Hall. Contains Donnellson historical items. Donnellson historical or genealogical information can be found at the Library, at 319-835-5545
Donnellson, IA Railroad HistoryFort Madison Art Center
Located in historic depot at Riverview Park. Fine arts exhibits by regional and nationally known artists. Sales gallery carries works of more than 60
Fort Madison, IA Art CentersKeokuk National Cemetery
Iowa's only national cemetery, designated by Congress at the same time as Arlington National Cemetery. Union and Confederate soldiers, as well as members of the military representing all conflicts since the Civil War, are buried here.
Keokuk, IA CemeteriesFaeth Apple Orchard
One of the oldest orchards in Iowa, family owned and operated for more than 150 years. Listed on the Iowa State Historical Register and the National Register of Historic Places
Fort Madison, IA Farm LifeGeorge M. Verity Riverboat Museum
This museum is on the George M. Verity, a retired paddlewheel steamboat built in 1927 and retired in 1960. View its original boiler, machinery, crew quarters and pilot house. Photos of 19th century riverboats and artifacts of the steamboat era are also displayed on this national historic landmark. Keokuk, IA Museums
Mormon Trail
Donnellson is located along the first 265-mile segment of the 1846
Donnellson, IA Historic TrailsWaubonsie Trail
The Waubonsie Trail was the first hard road crossing the state of Iowa. It was built in 1911
Donnellson, IA Historic TrailsChristian Herschler Winery & Stagecoach Stop
Tour this 1860s home that was once a stagecoach stop. See original painted murals and other historic features. Featured in "This Old House" Magazine, "Iowa Historian", and HGTV's "If Walls Could Talk"
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