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Displays of early county history, Native American artifacts, Civil War memorabilia, early transportation. Exhibits dedicated to notable people, including an astronaut, Olympic gold medalist, Medal of Honor winner, and the designer of the Congressional Medal of Honor flag. See early American period rooms, country store, barber shop, doctor and dentist offices, bank, and coal mine exhibit. Farm machinery displayed at county fairgrounds -- open by appointment and during fair.

Attractions and Upcoming Events


Jefferson Telephone Company Museum

One of the few telephone museums in America, it features many early telephone and switching displays.

Jefferson, IA Museums

Mahanay Bell Tower

Fourteen-story carillon commands a view of Jefferson and surrounding countryside from the 120-foot-high observation deck. Fourteen bronze bells chime the time of day, with concerts offered regularly.

Jefferson, IA Bell Towers

Lakeside Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Jefferson, IA Golf Courses

Raccoon Bend Golf Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Jefferson, IA Golf Courses

Things to do near Jefferson, IA

Mamie Doud Eisenhower Birthplace

Frame house with restored summer kitchen and furniture from Mamie's family. Master bedroom includes bed in which Mamie was bo...

Beaver Run Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Iowa State Capitol

Century-old building features 275-foot gold-leafed dome flanked by four smaller domes, grand staircase and beautiful woodwork...

White Water University Fun Park

Enjoy water park with wave pool, tubing rides, water slides, lazy river, children's play pool, and hot tub. Play 18 holes of...

Bob Feller Museum

Wide range of memorabilia from Feller's Hall of Fame baseball career with Cleveland Indians. Old uniforms, photographs, troph...