Elegant Victorian Home Reflects Family's Rise to Wealth and LeisureHercules Louis Dousman (1800 – 1868) acquired a large fortune through his ...
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Dewey's home was designated as a historic site in 1954 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was deemed a place that would ...
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In the early 19th century Wisconsin lead mining was more promising and attractive to potential settlers than the fur trade. Hundreds of immigrants ...
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At 483 acres, Indian Lake is one of Dane County's largest parks. The main entrance to Indian Lake County Park is located in the town of Berry on SH...
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This 141 acre park was purchased for future park and open space needs and is located adjacent to Cherokee Marsh, the largest remaining wetland in D...
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The Sibley House Historic Site:
The Sibley House Historic Site features four limestone buildings from the era when the American Fur Company opera...
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Singing Bird Nature Center, a smaller lodge building, is used for programs sponsored by the Citizens to Preserve Black Hawk Park Foundation.
The si...
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About Us The Dousman Stagecoach Inn Museum historic park, acquired in 1979, is located in the central portion of the City and also encompasses wet...
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The Carl Sandburg Historic Site is supported by the State of Illinois and the nonprofit Carl Sandburg Historic Site Association. The Association sp...
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During the winter months, use the northeast entry gate to enter the park. The west entrance gate will be locked.2.56 acres fenced dog parkdoggy wat...
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Park Information Go down in history with a tour of the Hill Annex Iron Mine. On the 1 1/2-hour open pit mine tour, visitors make a spectacular des...
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We are located in the Historic Village of Bentonsport in Southeast Iowa.Nestled along the Des Moines River and county park is several restored buil...
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The Addison Historical Museum is a three historic building complex. The museum is housed in the 1892 Balzer residence and contains disp...
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Battle of Athens Historic Site is a place of peace and serenity. Its historic buildings, tree-studded landscape, and mile of Des Moines River front...
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Historic Valley Junction will serve as an historic link to West Des Moines’ past and as a fun, shopping district in the present and future. T...
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High above the Des Moines River’s floodplain, the grasses that sway back and forth in the wind beckon visitors to Iliniwek Village State Hist...
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Diverse people whose stories intertwine in Pullman sought opportunity. Some succeeded. Others were limited by race, gender, or economic status. The...
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