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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 HistoryNorth Lee County Historic Center and Railroad Depo
Visit the old Santa Fe Depot, railroad exhibits and an A.T.&
Fort Madison, IA Historic CentersGeorge 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
Miller House Museum
Home of Supreme Court justice appointed by Abraham Lincoln. Federal-style house with 19th century furnishings. Special exhibits include an early dentist's office, American Indian artifacts, the building of the dam and powerhouse and a children's room
Keokuk, IA MuseumsFort 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 CentersOld Fort Madison
Watch living history demonstrations and visit with costumed interpreters at this reconstructed military fort on the banks of the Mississippi. Built in 1808, the original structure was destroyed in 1813 when abandoned by U.S. military soldiers.
Fort Madison, IA FortsMormon Trail
Donnellson is located along the first 265-mile segment of the 1846
Donnellson, IA Historic TrailsWoodlands Scenic Byway (East End)
Beginning in Donnellson, head west on Highway 2
Donnellson, IA Scenic BywaysChristian 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"
Franklin, IA Historic HomesDaniel McConn Barn
Iowa's only Pennsylvania Dutch double-decker bank barn. Built in 1857 with hand-laid stone and hand-hewn timbers joined with wooden pegs, it features three cupolas. One of the oldest and largest barns in Iowa.
Fort Madison, IA Historic Barns