National Register Historic Sites

Thanks to it's proximity to the Des Moines and Mississippi rivers, Van Buren county was one of the earliest settled areas of Iowa and once was the territory's most populous county. Thus it is rich in history.

The Van Buren County Historical Society plays a pivotal role in maintaing our historical assets.

• Bentonsport National Historic District
• Other Bentonsport History
• Vernon School- 2002

• Aunty Green Hotel
• Bonaparte Historic Riverfront District
• Bonaparte Pottery Archeological District
• Bonaparte School - 2002
• Des Moines River Locks No. 5 and No. 7
• Meek's Flour Mill

• Wickfield Pavilion - Cantril, IA

• Burg Wagon Works Buildings
• Goodin BUilding- 2002

• Des Moines River Bridge - National Historic Register - 1998
• Des Moines River Locks No. 5 and No. 7 National Historic Register - 1977
• Hotel Manning Building - National Historic Register - 1973
• Lacey-Keosauqua Park - National Historic Register - 1990
• Midway Stock Farm Barn- 1999
• Pearson House - National Historic Register - 1978
• Twombly Building - National Historic Register - 1993
• Van Buren County Courthouse - National Historic Register - 1977

• Kilbourne Bridge - National Historic Register - 1998

• Isenhour Bridge (Eisenhower) - National Historic Register - 1998

• Abner Martin House - National Historic Register - 1984