Iowa Falls Historical Society
320 Stevens St.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126-2213
(515) 648-4603
Terry Aldinger, president
Iowa Falls Historical Society is located at 519 Stevens in the refurbished
Dow House. One of the highlights in the home is an outstanding petitpoint
collection by the late Earl Kuns. The summer hours are Tuesday, Wednesday &
Thursday from 1:00-4:00 or by appointment at 641/648-4017 or 641/648-3606
The lower level of the recently renovated Carnegie/ Ellsworth Library, at
520 Rocksylvania Avenue, showcases individual stores representing historic
Iowa Falls' businesses. Each store displays memorabilia significant to the
past. Hours are 1:00-4:00 on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday or by appointment
at 641/648-4017 or 641/648-3606.
The Railroad complex on East Rocksylvania Avenue highlights the renovated
Depot, Mills Tower and a caboose. These sites are available by calling
641/648-2849 for an appointment.
The museum contains artifacts relating to the history of Iowa Falls and the surrounding area. Displays are changed annually.
Additional resources for genealogists and historians include:
- 1883 Hardin County History
- 1911 Hardin County History
- Union Cemetery, Iowa Falls, cemetery records
- Ira Nichols books
- Early plat books
- 35 years of Iowa Falls telephone directories, Iowa Falls City directories from 1935 on
- High school and Ellsworth College yearbooks
- Many pictures of the Iowa Falls area
The IAGenWeb Project, a part of The USGenWeb Project