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Dows Historic District

On-Site Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Shop
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Dows Historic District

Visitors can experience the early years of Dows, Iowa, thru historic buildings, constructed between 1885 and 1899. The district includes Depot Museum and Welcome Center, Quasdorf Blacksmith Museum, Dows Mercantile, Vernon Township #5 School and Evans Little Prairie House.

On-Site Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Shop
NPS Stamp
On-Site Restrooms
Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Shop
NPS Stamp

Location

Railroad & Ellsworth Streets
Dows, IA 50071

Hours

Welcome Center: Apr-Oct 930-4 daily. For additional hours, please call ahead or inquire at Mercantile.

Admission

Donations accepted.

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