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Bentonsport River Site Rendzvous


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Come camp along the Des Moines River bank in historic Bentonsport. Bentonsport was platted before Iowa was a state. Events are bow shoot, knife & hawk throw, Seneca and lighting of the historic bridge Sat. after the coop meal. Working black smith and pottery makers


Admission: No vistor fee $ 15 camper $ 25 Trader fee
Address: Bentonsport park along the Des Moines River
Phone: 641-408-5791
Our Email: drstogdill@netins,net
Our Website:villagesof vanburen.org

Come visit us in Bentonsport, Iowa

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Greef 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 Buildings

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 Districts

Bentonsport 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 Museums

Bentonsport 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 Bridges

Presbyterian Church

The Bentonsport Presbyterian Church, constructed of brick and Georgian in style, was dedicated in 1855

Bentonsport, IA Historic Churches

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Bentonsport River Site Rendzvous

Come camp along the Des Moines River bank in historic Bentonsport. Bentonsport was platted before Iowa was a state. Events ...