Appanoose County Historical Society
General Store
Browse our nice collection of books and other items and see which ones you need to add to your collection.
You may order these items electronically by clicking on the 'Add to Cart' button. Once you are finished, you may click on the 'View Cart' button that will review your choices and lead you to the 'Checkout' function, where you may pay via Paypal.
If you would prefer to send in your order via mail, click HERE to print out an order form you can mail to us, along with your payment.
Appanoose County Art Prints by Richard Dutton - These wonderful Appanoose County prints were originally done in 1978 by former Centerville Resident and Indian Hills Community College art instructor Richard Dutton. Each print is numbered and signed by the artist. They feature the 100-year-old Drake Free Public Library, the Dale Church, a collage of various coal mines in Appanoose County, #9—an interurban car of the Southern Iowa Railway, and the home of Squire Wadlington, the first prominent businessman and politician of the county. Don’t pass up the opportunity to include these pieces of Appanoose County history to your collection!......Set of 5 prints for $25.00
(Click on any of the images to see a larger view)
Cemeteries
of Appanoose County - Bill
Heusinkveld, 1999. This book details all of the
local cemeteries, their histories, and families. Many remote and forgotten
cemeteries are included, several with historical significance. A great
tool for genealogical research....... $25.00
A
Pictorial History of the Towns of Appanoose County (including Monuments
of Ghost Towns - Bill Heusinkveld & O. R. Parks,
2003. This book
outlines the many towns & villages, some long-gone, and others still going
strong......$25.00
Mormon
Trails Across Appanoose County - W.M.
Heusinkveld, Jack Perrin, Deloris and Bill Burkland, Judy Lamb, Lois
Harris, James Fisk, 1995. This
book was compiled by the Mormon Trail Society, and is a great compilation of
facts about the Mormon trail through Appanoose County.........$10.00
Replica of Post Office Museum painted on
wood. Crafted by local artisans, these measure about 6"
across. A lovely historic and decorative accent! .......$12.50
Replica of Drake Public Library painted on
wood. Crafted by local artisans, these measure about 6" across.
A lovely historic and decorative accent! .......$12.50
8 Notecards with Envelopes featuring
a drawing of the museum............ $5.00
Authentic Appanoose County Coal - Everyone needs a 'Black Diamond' from Appanoose County.......$2.00
Centerville Postcards - Four to pick from! ........$1.00 each
Drag Day - at Centerville, was an event when contestants with teams pulled heavy drags. Dirt streets rutted by horses and wagon wheels were made smooth again.
Our Museum, the former Post Office, built in 1903.
Electric streetcar in front of the Continental Hotel - Electric streetcars began operation in Centerville Iowa in 1904. In 1910, passenger service was added to Mystic, and in 1914, the Albia line was purchased and electrified.
Panoramic view of the square, including the Appanoose County
Courthouse - The cost of the Courthouse in
Centerville was $75,000. The cornerstone of this limestone
building was laid May 21, 1903.
We also have many other resource books available at the museum, including Probate Indexes, yearbooks, census books, mining resources, etc. These resources are limited and the inventory may change. Come to the museum and see what we have available.
