Van 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.

Getting There & Details

Admission
Fee
Hours
8-4:30 year-round.
Address
902 4th St.
Phone
319-293-7111
Email
[email protected]
Website
www.villagesofvanburen.com
Map
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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

River View Club

Course Access: Semi-PrivateHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes

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Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

Pearson House

Home built in 1840s was station on the Underground Railroad.

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Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

Morris Memorial Park

Reconstructed pioneer settlement including barn with antique farm machinery, log cabin, schoolhouse, walking trails and…

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