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.
Explore Southeast Iowa
Bentonsport 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 DistrictsPresbyterian Church
The Bentonsport Presbyterian Church, constructed of brick and Georgian in style, was dedicated in 1855
Bentonsport, IA Historic ChurchesBentonsport 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 BridgesGreef 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 BuildingsKathy'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 HistoryDover 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 MuseumsBentonsport 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 MuseumsVan Buren County Courthouse
Oldest courthouse to remain in continuous use west of the Mississippi. The first legal hanging in Iowa was sentenced in this courtroom in 1846.
Keosauqua, IA CourthousesLake Odessa Fishing
Popular Fish Species at this Lake are Black Bullhead, Black Crappie, Bluegill, Channel Catfish and Largemouth Bass.
, IA FishingLake Odessa Camping
Camping at Lake Odessa is located at the Snively Access Campground located at the southern end of the 6,400-acre Odessa Wildlife Area. There are 30 electric campsites, one restroom which is a pit toilet, picnic tables, fire rings and water that is available from April 1st to October 15th.
, IA CampingGeorge M. Verity Riverboat Museum
This museum is on the George M. Verity, a retired paddlewheel steamboat built in 1927 and retired in 1960. View its original boiler, machinery, crew quarters and pilot house. Photos of 19th century riverboats and artifacts of the steamboat era are also displayed on this national historic landmark. Keokuk, IA Museums