Historic Sod House, Schoolhouse, Post Office

Visit the first schoolhouse in Palo Alto County and a replica of an early sod house. The town’s first post office has also been restored. Unique historical displays, veterans memorial.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
Tours: 1:30 and 2:30 Sat.-Sun. and by appointment, May.-Sep.
Address
7 Third St. SW
Phone
515-887-2181
Map
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