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Museums and Historic Sites |
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CALEDONIA |
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Houston County Historical
Buildings at the Houston County Fairgrounds |
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507-725-3884 |
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Mabel |
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Steam Engine Museum |
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507-493-5350 |
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Preston |
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Historic
Forestville |
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507-765-2785 |
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21899 County 118 |
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E-mail
sandy.scheevel@mnhs.org
Website:
www.mnhs.org/places/sites/hf |
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 Step back into 1899 * Chat with costumed
interpreters * Browse the Forestville Store *Explore 19th century
gardens and farm buildings. Call for hours. State Park vehicle permit
required. |
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Rushford |
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Area Historical Society Historic Depot Complex |
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507-864-7560 |
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Public Library Museum |
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Rushford |
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Spring Valley |
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Spring
Valley Community Historical Society |
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507-346-7659 Website:
springvalley.govoffice.com |
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Methodist Church Museum (Laura Ingalls Wilder
Site), Washburn-Zittleman House Museum |
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City Hall 507-346-7249
e:mail:
svalleycityhall@yahoo.com |
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220-221 West Cortland Street, Spring Valley |
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1876
Church where the Wilder family, including Almanzo & Laura Ingalls
Wilder were members. Two floors of exhibits. Daily -
Memorial Day - Labor Day 10-4. Sept. - Oct. by appointment. |
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Wykoff |
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Ed’s Museum |
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507-352-4205 |
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100 S. Gold St |
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Visit the Ed’s Museum, as seen on National TV
& his living quarters. Ed’s is a self appointed collection of
memorabilia including an unbelievable toy collection. Sat & Sun
1:00 – 4:00 (May 24th – September 28th)
Please call for appointment |
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Historic Wykoff
Jail Haus B & B |
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507-352-4205 |
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217 N. Main St. |
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1913 Jail: Queen bed 2 bunks, TV, AC |
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Burr Oak, Iowa |
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The
Laura Ingalls Wilder Park and Museum |
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563-735-5916 |
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3603 236th Avenue, Burr Oak, IA 52101 |
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E mail:
museum@lauraIngallsWilder.us
Website:
www.LauraIngallsWilder.US |
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Visit the only
childhood home of this famous "Little House"
author remaining on its original site. Be sure to come to
our Laura Celebration-the second weekend in June. |
