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Bentonsport National Historic District – Bentonsport, Iowa
Thu, 02 Apr 2009 01:52:18 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace 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... [Continue Reading]

Oak Village – Oakville, Iowa
Thu, 19 Feb 2009 14:58:10 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace 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... [Continue Reading]

Brazelton House – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Wed, 27 Feb 2008 21:30:15 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace 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... [Continue Reading]

Keokuk National Cemetery – Keokuk, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:50:43 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace 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... [Continue Reading]

Jefferson County Park – Fairfield, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:47:33 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace 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... [Continue Reading]

Iowa Wesleyan College – Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:43:05 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace 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... [Continue Reading]

Iowa State Penitentiary – Fort Madison, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:40:10 +0000
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Secret Garden – Danville, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:29:04 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace 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... [Continue Reading]

Santa Fe Swing Span Bridge (Toll Bridge) – Fort Madison, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:26:03 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace 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,... [Continue Reading]

Rural Free Delivery Postal Museum – Morning Sun, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:23:46 +0000
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Riverside Park – Burlington, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:22:37 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace  Riverside Park – Burlington, Iowa The Mississippi riverfront was the focus of activity in early Burlington. The river traffic (which could dock at the cobblestone steamboat landing) brought a... [Continue Reading]

Christian Herschler Historic District Winery And Stagecoach Stop – Franklin, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:21:14 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Christian Herschler Historic District Winery And Stagecoach Stop – Franklin, Iowa   This area is located in a small town known as “The City of Stones," Franklin, Iowa. Here visitors... [Continue Reading]

Rand Park – Keokuk, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:20:32 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace   Rand Park – Keokuk, Iowa This park overlooks the Mississippi River at one of the river’s most breathtaking points. Scenic Rand Park was formed in 1882 from former... [Continue Reading]

Phelps House Museum – Burlington, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:18:55 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace The Phelps House Museum is located in an elegant 18th century home, featuring antique furnishings belonging to th the Phelps family. Since this structure housed the city’s first... [Continue Reading]

P.E.O. – Founding site for the international women’s organization
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:17:26 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace In Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, Iowa Wesleyan College is the site where P.E.O., an international philanthropic organization for women was founded. This group has over 225,000 members. Two rooms... [Continue Reading]

Old Santa Fe Depot Historical Complex – Fort Madison, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:15:57 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Old Santa Fe Depot Historical Complex – Fort Madison, Iowa. Built in 1909, this mission revival style depot is the home of the North Lee County Historical Museum.... [Continue Reading]

Old Fort Madison – Fort Madison, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:14:24 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Old Fort Madison – Fort Madison, Iowa   The Louisiana Territory opened up and Fort Madison was built. Today it is remembered with an accurate reconstruction of the first military... [Continue Reading]

Oakland Mills Nature Center – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Area
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:12:51 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace The Oakland Mills Nature Center outside of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa offers classes on nature, a display of the plants, animals and bugs of the area. They also have... [Continue Reading]

Mosquito Park – Burlington, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:11:27 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace  Mosquito Park – Burlington, Iowa Named for its size, Mosquito Park in Burlington, Iowa is located on a bluff overlooking the Mississippi River just north of downtown and boasts... [Continue Reading]

Midwest Old Threshers Reunion – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:09:56 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace 2009 – Mel Tillis, Heidi Newfield, Phil Vasser and a double feature of Collin Raye and Restless Heart will headline the 60th Old Threshers Reunion, set for Sept.... [Continue Reading]

Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museum – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:08:30 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace  Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museum – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Description – The museum displays early farm machinery and equipment, including a large collection of Corliss stationary steam engines, steam... [Continue Reading]

Midwest Central Railroad And Midwest Electric Railway – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:07:00 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace  Midwest Central Railroad And Midwest Electric Railway – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa Comprised of two groups of volunteers interested in the restoration and operation of the steam engine the collection... [Continue Reading]

Maharishi Vedic City Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:00:55 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Vedic City, Iowa, USA (Maharishi) was established just outside of Fairfield, Iowa, as a city of peaceful living in this southeast Iowa area. The city and it’s schools... [Continue Reading]

Lewelling Quaker Museum – Salem, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:56:53 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Lewelling Quaker Museum – Salem, Iowa. The underground railroad had as many as 5 homes in the Salem area for the safety of slaves escaping their "owners." This... [Continue Reading]

Lake Sugema Fish And Wildlife Area
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:54:43 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Lacey Keosauqua State Park at Keosauquak, Iowa, is the gateway to the 574-acre lake and 3,600 fish and wildlife area. First stocked in 1992, the lake is quickly... [Continue Reading]

Keokuk Veterans’ Memorial – Keokuk, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:52:40 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Keokuk Veterans’ Memorial – Keokuk, Iowa This beautiful monument sets at the entrance of Oakland Cemetery, 18th and Carroll Streets in Keokuk. The Veterans’ Memorial dedicated on July... [Continue Reading]

Wildlife Lakes Elk Farm – West Burlington, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:49:08 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace WILDLIFE LAKES ELK FARM – BURLINGTON, IOWA This farm is located just outside of West Burlington to the west where you can see the majestic elk with their... [Continue Reading]

West Point Public Museum – West Point, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:47:41 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace West Point Public Museum – West Point, Iowa. The West Point Museum, which is located on the southwest corner of the town square in West Point at 311... [Continue Reading]

Van Allen House Heritage Museum – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:45:55 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Description – This is the birthplace and early home of Dr. James A. Van Allen, physicist noted for his role in United States space explorations, including the discovery... [Continue Reading]

Tri-State Rodeo – Fort Madison, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:44:17 +0000
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Toolesboro Indian Mounds & Museum – Wapello, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:42:50 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Toolesboro Indian Mounds & Museum – Wapello, Iowa This is a group of seven Woodland culture burial mounds and visitor center/museum with Oneota culture artifacts. The Toolesboro site consists... [Continue Reading]

Museum Of Repertoire Americana – Theater Museum-Mount (Mt.) Pleasant, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:40:54 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Description – In a building at the north end of the campground section of the Midwest Old Threshers complex in Mount (Mt.) Pleasant, Iowa, is located the Museum... [Continue Reading]

The Miller House Museum – Keokuk, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:38:00 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace The three–story, 12–room brick home was built by Justice Samuel Miller in 1857 in Keokuk, Iowa. The Museum is owned and operated by the Lee County Historical Society.... [Continue Reading]

SWEET CORN FESTIVAL – West Point, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:36:34 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace SWEET CORN FESTIVAL – West Point, Iowa This annual four-day event takes place on the town square and runs from Thursday through Sunday inclusive, over the second weekend... [Continue Reading]

Swedish Heritage Museum – Swedesburg, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:34:51 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace The Swedish Heritage Museum displays exhibits that present the immigrant experiences of the Swedish settlers of Swedesburg, early farming practices of the farmers who reclaimed the marshy acres... [Continue Reading]

Starr’s Cave Park And Preserve – Burlington, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:33:30 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace This 200-acre park and preserve in Burlington, Iowa contains a variety of forest groupings—from bottom-land softwoods to upland hardwood timber. Native prairie grasses and flowers are found in... [Continue Reading]

Snake Alley – Burlington, Iowa
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 15:31:50 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace This brick street has been noted in Ripley’s Believe It or Not as the crookedest street in the world. It consists of five half curves and two quarter... [Continue Reading]

Ellston Pioneer Museum – Ellston, Iowa
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 05:23:18 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace In this complex in Ellston, Iowa, visitors can tour a variety of historical sites: the restored Cornwall Pioneer Home, the Hazel Glen rural school, and the National Old... [Continue Reading]

Midwest Central Railroad – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 21:06:58 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Description – At Midwest Old Threshers, and the Midwest Central Railroad are comprised of volunteer groups. These two groups have preserved and operate two historic types of transportation.... [Continue Reading]

Iowa Army Ammunition Plant – Middletown, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:32:18 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Iowa Army Ammunition Plant – Middletown, Iowa – Iowa Army Ammunition Plant is a Group Technology Center for missile warheads, tank ammunition, artillery rounds and demolition charges. The Iowa... [Continue Reading]

INTERNATIONAL L-BIRD CONVENTION – Keokuk, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:26:22 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace INTERNATIONAL L-BIRD CONVENTION – Keokuk, Iowa. 15th Annual World Wide L-Bird Convention July 19 – 21, 2007. All IBDA, ILPA, Military Trainers Warbirds and enthusiasts, WELCOME! Pancake Breakfast BBQ... [Continue Reading]

Harlan House – Home of Senator Harlan – Mt. Pleasant, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:23:59 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace This Mount Pleasant Italiante style home was built by James Harlan on the edge of the Iowa Wesleyan College campus and was completed in 1872.  Harlan was the... [Continue Reading]

George M. Verity Riverboat Museum – Keokuk, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:19:23 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace George M. Verity Riverboat Museum – Keokuk, Iowa The paddle boat was built in Dubuque, Iowa by the U.S. Government in 1927. The George M. Verity was donated... [Continue Reading]

Fort Madison Art Center – Fort Madison, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:10:08 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Fort Madison Art Center – Fort Madison, Iowa The Art Center, which is open year-round, regularly displays works from local artists. The Art Center does more than just show... [Continue Reading]

DuPont’s Iowa Powder Mills (Powdertown)- Keokuk, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:07:46 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace DuPont’s Iowa Powder Mills (Powedertown)- Keokuk, Iowa. Powdertown, or, the Iowa Powder Mills were part of DuPont’s expansion during the late 1800’s. Black blasting powder was what they... [Continue Reading]

Dover Museum – New London, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:05:44 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Description – This building was originally constructed as a glove and mitten factory in 1909; it then became a creamery in 1928. Now its displays highlight the dairy... [Continue Reading]

Crapo Park – Burlington, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 20:02:25 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Crapo Park – Burlington, Iowa   This 85 acre park was established in 1895 through the efforts of Philip Crapo, a local businessman and philanthropist. There was a great flurry... [Continue Reading]

Civil War Reenactment – Keokuk, Iowa
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 19:47:47 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Civil War Reenactment – Keokuk, Iowa. Experience the 21th Annual Battle of Pea Ridge on April 25 – 27, 2008. If you are interested in the Civil War, want... [Continue Reading]

The Rukmapura Park and Park Chalets – Hotel – Vedic City, Iowa
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 21:39:35 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace The Rukmapura Park and Park Chalets – Hotel – Vedic City, Iowa sits in rural Iowa with the peace and beauty you truly will enjoy. This new facility... [Continue Reading]

Camp Harlan Civil War historical marker – Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:24:42 +0000
Tweet This! Share this on Facebook Post on Google Buzz Share this on del.icio.us Digg this! Share this on Reddit Stumble upon something good? Share it on StumbleUpon Share this on Technorati Post this to MySpace Senator James Harlan of Mt. Pleasant was instrumental in working with the the War Department to authorized a military training camp at Mount Pleasant in October of 1861.... [Continue Reading]