JONES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

SCOTCH GROVE, IA

The Jones County Historical Society is a non-profit organization located in Scotch Grove, Iowa. The society was formed in 1970 with the goal of preserving and promoting the history of Jones County and the surrounding area.

The society operates a museum that features exhibits and artifacts related to the history of the county. The museum includes a variety of displays, ranging from agricultural and industrial equipment to household items and clothing. Additionally, the museum has a research library that contains a collection of books, documents, and photographs related to Jones County history.

The society is actively involved in the preservation of historic buildings in the area. They have restored several buildings, including a one-room schoolhouse, a log cabin, and a church. These buildings are open to the public for tours and events.

The Jones County Historical Society hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including an annual ice cream social, a heritage festival, and a holiday open house. They also offer educational programs and workshops for children and adults.

The society is run by a board of directors and relies on donations and volunteers to continue their work. Their mission is to preserve the history of Jones County and inspire future generations to appreciate and learn from the past.

JONES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in SCOTCH GROVE IA. US MID #8401900349

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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• telephone: 5634873711

JONES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
13838 EDINBURGH ROAD
SCOTCH GROVE
IA
52310

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