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.
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Presbyterian Church
The Bentonsport Presbyterian Church, constructed of brick and Georgian in style, was dedicated in 1855
Bentonsport, IA Historic ChurchesDover Museum
This 1909 glove factory/Masonic Hall is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Two floors of exhibits on local and county history, genealogy, the military, agriculture. Period room from 1930s-1940s home. One-room school. https://www.facebook.com/p/Dover-Museum-100057140932720/
New London, IA MuseumsKathy'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 HistoryBentonsport 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 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 DistrictsBentonsport 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 BuildingsPort of Burlington Welcome Center
Historic building on the Mississippi River, dedicated in 1928
Burlington, IA MuseumsLake Odessa Fishing
Popular Fish Species at this Lake are Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.
, IA FishingBonaparte Pottery
A pottery was housed in this brick structure from 1865 to 1896. See parts of the kiln foundation, 22-foot fir beams, the area where horses powered the mill, drying areas and more. Special events include pottery making on site with original molds.
Bonaparte, IA Historic HomesBurlington Bees Professional Baseball
Class A affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.
Burlington, IA Baseball Teams