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Historic Sites

Thanks to its 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 even before Iowa became a state! 
Our history is fascinating and you're going to love exploring all of our historic sites of interest!

Get your 2023 Visitors Guide which includes information on the historical sites throughout the county.

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

Additional resources can be found at the State Historical Society of Iowa.

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Bentonsport/Vernon

Hawk Dr. Bentonsport, IA 52565
Bentonsport, IA 52565

Bonaparte


Cantril

17451 260th St. Cantril, IA 52542

Douds

15818 Iowa Oak Grove Ave. Douds, IA 52551
14779 Ferris St. Douds, IA 52551
319-293-3209 / 641-936-4485
14889 120th St. Douds, IA 52551
319-293-3209 / 641-936-4485
14168 Walnut St. Douds, IA 52551
319-293-3209 / 641-936-4485

Farmington

Farmington, IA 52626
Pioneer Museum
205 S. 4th St. Farmington, IA 52626
319-470-3421 / 319-878-3714

Friends of the Villages "Eldon"


Keosauqua

Keosauqua, IA 52565
16677 Hwy. 1 Keosauqua, IA 52565
801 First St. Keosauqua, IA 52565
100 Van Buren St. Keosauqua, IA 52565

Kilbourne

Keosauqua, IA 52565

Milton

Milton Depot
N. Main St. Milton, IA 52570
Milton Heritage House
217 N. Main Milton, IA 52570
14660 252nd St. Cantril, IA 52542
11251 County Rd. J40 Milton, IA 52570

Mt. Zion

18260 Hawk Dr. Keosauqua, IA 52565

Selma

Selma, IA 52588
641-936-8822 / 641-777-7762

Stockport

10938 Timber Road Stockport, IA 52651
104 N. Main Stockport,, IA 52651