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| Old Fort Madison
Riverview
Park, Fort Madison, IA
319.372.6318 or 319.372.7700
Step back in time at historic Old Fort Madison and discover military life
as it was on the rugged frontier  of
the Louisiana Territory. The Fort is an amazingly accurate re-construction of
the first military fort on the upper Mississippi. Authentically dressed historic
interpreters take you through the day to day tasks of the soldiers and their families
who lived there. Visitors are encouraged to partake of the past with the hands-on
experience of trying a fresh-baked morsel, dipping a candle, or holding a musket.
Open daily 9:30-5 Memorial Day through August 31 and weekends only May 1 - Memorial
Day, September and October.
Special Events Calendar
Old Fort Madison
2008 Season
Military History Weekend
Saturday/Sunday
May 17 & 18
Fort Meigs Gun Crew/Garrison Weekend
Saturday/Sunday
June 21 & 22
Historic 4th of July Celebration
Friday
July 4
Native American Symposium
Saturday/Sunday
August 16 & 17
Rendezvous: Buckskinners
Rodeo Weekend
September 6 & 7
Siege of Old Fort Madison
Saturday/Sunday
September 27 & 28
Candlelight Reenactment
Saturday
November 1
Join us to celebrate the Bicentennial Year of the building of Fort Madison!
(319) 372-8917 Ext. 275
Old Fort Madison
Dr. Eugene Watkins, Site Manager
Brenda Knox, Old Fort Madison Commission
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Catfish Bend Riverboat Casino II
Riverview
Park, Fort Madison, IA
800.372.2WIN
 Visit
"Iowa's Friendliest Casino". This 1300 passenger vessel features unlimited gaming
which includes all of your favorite slots and table games. The third deck features
fine dining, entertainment and a dance floor. The top deck offers a breathtaking
view of the Mississippi. 24 Hour gaming Wednesday - Sunday, Monday & Tuesday 8
a.m. - 2 a.m. Summer docking in Fort Madison, May - October. Dockside season is
in Burlington, Iowa (just 20 miles north of Fort Madison) November - April.
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| Mormon Pioneer National Historic Trail
Montrose and throughout Lee County
Across the river
from Nauvoo, in the small village of Montrose, IA begins the Nation's first nationally
designated historic trail.  Visitors
will find two wayside exhibits near Montrose and many wooden trail markers along
the signed trail. Brochures are available to assist in following auto-tour routes. |
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| Christian Herschler Historic District Winery &
Stagecoach Stop
Lee County
 This
historic distrcit is the only standing registered stagecoach stop in Lee County.
This graceful stone home began it's life as a stagecoach stop on the Fort Madison/Farmington
line. Inside you will see murals from the 1860's. Tour the winery, smokehouse
room, and the barn that has a rare wooden hay track and trolley. Then sit and
relax in the gardens amongst the flowers, hummingbirds and waterfall.
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| Historic Nauvoo, Illinois
 In
1839, Nauvoo was a disease infested swamp on a bend of the Mississippi River.
By the winter of 1845 it was bigger than Chicago and was considered by many as
the most beautiful and progressive community on the frontier. In 1846, most of
its residents went west to the Great Salt Lake Valley. Today, after spending millions
of dollars and over 20 years of restoration, Nauvoo has been returned to its former
beauty, 10 miles south of Fort Madison.
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 Old
Santa Fe Depot Historical Complex
Avenue H & 9th Street,
Fort Madison, IA
319.372.7661
Built
in 1909, this mission revival style depot is the home of the North Lee County
Historical Museum. This museum is listed on the National Register of Historic
Places because of its unique architecture. The railroad complex is a classic for
those interested in railroad history, firefighting lore, Sheaffer Fountain Pen
history, territorial and pioneer days. Step aboard Santa Fe Railroad Caboose #235
and visit a museum room dedicated to the devastating Mississippi River Flood of
1993. Open May through September. Special appointments also available. Please
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 Fort Madison Area Arts Association Gallery Depot
804 10th Street, Fort Madison, Iowa
319-372-3996
email: fmaaagallerydepot@hotmail.com
Hours: Tuesday 10am-7pm
Wednesday 12am-5pm
Thursday 10am-7pm
Friday 10am-4pm
Saturday 10am-6pm
The FMAAA Gallery Depot is housed in the renovated Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Passenger Depot and features fine art exhibits, as well as a sales gallery carrying the works of over 60 local artists. They boast great feartured "Artists of the Month," Lunch-a-la-Art, play host to tours and special major events, and periodically offer special classes.
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 Driving
Tour of Victorian Homes
Historic Center
The brochure for this self guided tour includes descriptions of 89
of Fort Madison's most interesting and beautiful examples of Victorian architecture. |
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 Engine
2913
Riverview Park
Proudly displayed
in Riverview Park, this magnificent engine was built in 1943 and was capable of
speeds up to 120 miles per hour. | | |
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 Iowa
State Penitentiary
1st Street
Commissioned
as the territorial prison before Iowa was a state, the first buildings were built
in 1839. Several cell houses are on the National Register of Historic Places. |
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 Lone
Chimney Memorial
Hwy 61 across from the Sheaffer Pen Co.
This monument, built by the D.A.R., denotes the actual site
of Blockhouse #1 of the original Fort Madison. | |
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 North
Lee County Courthouse
7th Street & Avenue F
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this
courthouse, built in 1840, is the oldest in continuous use in the State of Iowa. |
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 Santa
Fe Swing Span Bridge
At the foot of 2nd Street
Built in 1927 with a 525 foot swing span, this bridge is the longest
double decker swing span bridge in the world. | |
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 William
G. Kuhlmeier Reflective Pool & Fountain
Riverview
Park
This lovely addition to Fort Madison's riverfront
features a dancing water and light display. In the winter months it becomes an
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 Daniel
McConn Barn
Hwy 61 N, Fort Madison
Iowa's
only Pennsylvania-Dutch double-decker bank barn was built in 1857. This immense
structure's foundation is hand-laid stone with board and batten hand-hewn timbers
joined with wooden pegs, and features three cupolas. | |
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 Veteran's
Memorial - Riverview Park
This memorial was dedicated
to all that have served and are currently serving or will serve in the United
States Armed Services. The memorial has five marble benches embossed with the
emblem of each of the five branches of the armed forces as well as flag poles
containing the appropriate service flags, the US and State flags. |
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Nauvoo Restoration Inc.
Website
800.453.0022
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A year FULL of fun family events! 
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