Lucas County Historical Museum - Chariton, Iowa

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Lucas County Historical Museum - Chariton, Iowa

This museum is housed in a 1900s home decorated in turn-of-the-Century fashion and contains memorabilia of the Chariton area. The museum house was built by A. J. Stephens, Chariton contractor, in 1907-09 for the family home. The Lucas County Historical Society purchased the home in 1966 for $10,500. All restorations and additions were supported by contributions.

Some items to look for: 90 year old piano… Chippendale mirror… walnut cradle and homespun cloth… 100 year old rocking chair… Raspberry Cluster tea set that is over 150 years old… pie safe… cooking utensils and much more.

Nearby in the complex are located an 1850 log cabin, 1800s barn, schoolhouse, and church. The John L. Lewis building contains memorabilia from early mining days in and around Chariton and Lucas.

Admission – None

Directions –217 N. 17th

Hours – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Wednesday and Sunday, summertime

Phone – (515) 774-4464