Southeast Iowa, Iowa
Follow your travels to amazing discoveries. Climb a rocky path to a secluded cave. Wind around the world's "crookedest" street. Visit historical places steeped in Mississippi River lore. From the steam era to the Victorian era, history surrounds you.
Explore Southeast Iowa
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 BridgesBentonsport 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 MuseumsGreef 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 BuildingsKathy's Pumpkin Patch
Visit our working farm just one mile east of Donnellson, Iowa, where we feature over 175
Donnellson, IA MazesPresbyterian Church
The Bentonsport Presbyterian Church, constructed of brick and Georgian in style, was dedicated in 1855
Bentonsport, IA Historic ChurchesBentonsport 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 DistrictsDonnellson 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 HistoryWaubonsie Trail
The Waubonsie Trail was the first hard road crossing the state of Iowa. It was built in 1911
Donnellson, IA Historic TrailsKeokuk 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 CemeteriesGeorge 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
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 wooden pegs, it features three cupolas. One of the oldest and largest barns in Iowa.
Fort Madison, IA Historic Barns