Come camp along the Des Moines River bank in historic Bentonsport. Bentonsport was platted before Iowa was a state. Events are bow shoot, knife & hawk throw, Seneca and lighting of the historic bridge Sat. after the coop meal. Working black smith and pottery makers
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 BridgesVisit 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 DistrictsThe 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 BuildingsThe Bentonsport Presbyterian Church, constructed of brick and Georgian in style, was dedicated in 1855
Bentonsport, IA Historic ChurchesArtisan, 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 MuseumsYou have wrong information up about the Lewelling Quaker Museum in Salem Iowa. The e-mail address and the phone are wrong. ...
1846 farm with perennial flower nursery includes acres of flowers, display gardens, peg-and-post barn filled with dried flowe...
Come camp along the Des Moines River bank in historic Bentonsport. Bentonsport was platted before Iowa was a state. Events ...