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Bentonsport National Historic District – Bentonsport, Iowa

Bentonsport National Historic District - Bentonsport, Iowa Tucked into the southeastern area of Iowa is the charming community of Bentonsport where in the 1940's the river town was a busy port-of-call for the Des Moines River steamers to dock.  The village … [Read more...]

Oak Village – Oakville, Iowa

Oak Village - Oakville, Iowa Not too far from the Mississippi River that runs through Iowa you will find the little town of Oakville.  The town got devastated by the floods of 2008 but with all the devastation came the wonders of the past.  The … [Read more...]

Brazelton House – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa

Brazelton House - Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Sitting on the corner of Saunders and Main St. in the town of Mt. Pleasant is this outstanding Italianate home built in 1858 by William Brazelton, a banker and developer in the community.  The home has double brick … [Read more...]

Keokuk National Cemetery – Keokuk, Iowa

Keokuk National Cemetery - Keokuk, Iowa This is one of just twelve original national cemeteries designated by the U.S. Congress. During the Civil War, the presence of the College of Physicians and Surgeons caused the federal government to locate … [Read more...]

Jefferson County Park – Fairfield, Iowa

Jefferson County Park - Fairfield, Iowa There are approximately 7 miles of hiking and biking trails that take visitors through a diversity of landscapes, such as timber, pine tree plantings, meadows, and reintroduced prairies. A 75-foot swinging bridge connects … [Read more...]

Iowa Wesleyan College – Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Iowa Wesleyan College - Mount Pleasant, Iowa Located in Mt. Pleasant, Iowa - Iowa Wesleyan College, founded in 1842, is the oldest, church-related, degree granting institution west of the Mississippi. Many of its early buildings exhibit various styles of … [Read more...]

Iowa State Penitentiary – Fort Madison, Iowa

Iowa State Penitentiary - Fort Madison, Iowa   The Prison is a place to look at but you certainly don't want to be a resident! The penitentiary was built in 1839 this is a maximum secutiry prison. Iowa State Penitentiary is the oldest prison west … [Read more...]

Secret Garden – Danville, Iowa

Secret Garden - Danville, Iowa This is a perennial flower nursery that display flowers in theme gardens and fields. Classrooms, a tea room, gift shop are located in a peg and post barn. Take a walk through the gardens and look at the variety of flowers … [Read more...]

Santa Fe Swing Span Bridge (Toll Bridge) – Fort Madison, Iowa

Santa Fe Swing Span Bridge (Toll Bridge) - Fort Madison, Iowa. This swinging truss bridge crosses over the Mississippi River that connects Fort Madison, Iowa and unincorporated Niota, Illinois.  … [Read more...]

Rural Free Delivery Postal Museum – Morning Sun, Iowa

Rural Free Delivery Postal Museum - Morning Sun, Iowa Morning Sun had the first rural postal route in the state's postal system. The route was established in 1886.  … [Read more...]