Explore Lee County
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 HistoryKeokuk 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 LifeHistoric Hills Corridor
Donnellson is the head end for this scenic corridor that heads west on Highway 2 to Davis City at Interstate 35
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"
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 BarnsNorth Lee County Historic Center and Railroad Depo
Visit the old Santa Fe Depot, railroad exhibits and an A.T.&
Fort Madison, IA Historic 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 Forts