Heritage destination · Dows, Iowa
Plan your visit
LocationRailroad and Ellsworth streets, Dows, IA 50071
Contact515-852-3595
Plan your visitDistrict is outdoors; check individual museums for hours.
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Dows · Historic district
Dows Historic District
A collection of preserved railroad-era buildings celebrating rural Iowa life.
Discover the history
Dows’ historic district highlights buildings constructed during the late nineteenth century, interpreting transportation, commerce, farming and community life. Attractions include a depot, blacksmith shop, mercantile and country school.
Dows spans county boundaries; this destination is included because it is part of the Dows community.
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