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RESOURCES FOR HENRY COUNTY, IOWA RESEARCH
AND GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTE NEW BOOK RELEASE!!!
"Unincorporated Towns of Henry County, Iowa" was
released in August by the Henry County Historic Preservation Commission.
The towns included are Lowell, Oakland Mills, Trenton and Swedesburg. There are
maps and pictures also in the book. It is 352 pages and sells for $26 plus $5.00
shipping. There are many places in Henry County that are selling copies. They
suggested that those outside Henry County order it from the Swedesburg Museum,
Swedesburg, Iowa 52652. Checks can be made payable to the Henry County Historic
Preservation Commission.
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LIBRARY ADDRESSES: Crew Public Library 109 S. Main St. Salem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319-258-9007 H J Nugen Public Library 103 E. Main St. New London . . . . . 319-367-7704 Hillsboro Public Library 100 W. Commercial . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319-253-4000 Mt. Pleasant Public Library 307 E Monroe St.; Mt. Pleasant 52641 . . . 319-385-1490 Raymond Chadwick Library, Iowa Wesleyan College . . . . . . . . 319-385-8021 Winfield Public Library 110 W. Ash St. Winfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . 319-257-3247 RECORDER'S OFFICE:
VITAL RECORDS: Bureau of Vital Records - Iowa Dept. of Public Health
Bureau of Vital Records, Lucas State Office Building, 1st Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319-0075, (515) 281- 4944 recording
Small Museums of Henry County,
Iowa Named after the original town, Dover, there are two floors of exhibits
relating to New London-Lowell area. Genealogical
& historical records are also available. Harlan-Lincoln House, Mt. Pleasant James Harlan was an Iowa Wesleyan College president, U. S. Senator and friend
of President Lincoln. His daughter,
Mary, was married to Lincoln’s son, Robert Todd Lincoln. Lewelling Quaker Museum, Salem It was once known as the main ticket office for the Underground Railroad.
Many hiding places are revealed. Artifacts
from the period fill the museum. Swedish American Museum, Swedesburg Discover the story of Swedish immigration through exhibits in 4 buildings.
Also contains a coffee shop, gift shop & library containing
genealogical & historical materials. Van Allen House Heritage Center, Mt. Pleasant This is the boyhood home of Dr. James Van Allen, space program pioneer.
All four Van Allen children were successful in their chosen careers.
A renovation is planned. Wayland Museum This museum is full of artifacts of its heritage-past, present, and
future-including periodicals, pictures, agricultural tools, native American
artifacts & local folk art. Winfield Museum Displays include a reproduction of Erickson’s Toyland, a toy store open in
the 1950s-1960s, plus much local memorabilia. Named
after Gen. Winfield Scott. Visit link above to see how you can help!
ARCHIVES and Special Projects
LINKS:
 The
History of Henry County, Iowa, Western Historical Company, Chicago, 1879
- Mitchell Schwartz's website includes maps and biographies.
LOOKUPS
The Sexton of the Forest Home Cemetery will lookup plot information for free.
She requests a self address stamped envelope with each request. |
