SHELDON PRAIRIE MUSEUM

SHELDON, IA

The Sheldon Prairie Museum is a historical museum located in Sheldon, Iowa. It was opened to the public in 1971 and is dedicated to preserving the history of the Sheldon area. The museum is located in a restored railroad depot built in 1898 and has been added to the National Register of Historic Places.

The museum features exhibits on the history of the town, including displays on the railroad, agriculture, and local businesses. There are also exhibits on the Native American tribes who once inhabited the area, as well as on early pioneers and settlers.

One of the highlights of the museum is its collection of antique farm machinery, which includes tractors, plows, and other equipment used in the early days of agriculture. The museum also has a collection of vintage clothing and household items, as well as a display of military artifacts.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including an annual antique tractor show and a Christmas open house. The Sheldon Prairie Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of the Sheldon area and the development of agriculture in the Midwest.

SHELDON PRAIRIE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SHELDON IA. US MID #8401900016

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 7123243769
• website: www.sheldoniowa.com/MuseumII.htm

SHELDON PRAIRIE MUSEUM

SHELDON
IA
51201

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