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 | '''Swedish Settlements in Iowa'''    |  | '''Swedish Settlements in Iowa'''    | 
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 | [http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gwgustaf/library/Sett/sbok_toc.htm http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gwgustaf/library/Sett/sbok_toc.htm]    |  | [http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gwgustaf/library/Sett/sbok_toc.htm http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gwgustaf/library/Sett/sbok_toc.htm]    | 
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 | === Demographics  ===
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 | === Iowa Swedish Links  ===
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 | *[[Swedish American: Iowa Archives|Iowa Swedish Archives]]    |  | *[[Swedish American: Iowa Archives|Iowa Swedish Archives]]    | 
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 | *[[Swedish American: Iowa Social Life|Iowa Swedish Social Life]]<br>  |  | *[[Swedish American: Iowa Social Life|Iowa Swedish Social Life]]<br>  | 
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 | '''ELCA Regional Archives'''<br>Region 5, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Upper Michigan<br>Contact:<br>Nancy Carroll<br>ELCA Region 5 Archives<br>333 Wartburg Place<br>Dubuque, IA 52003-7797<br>E-mail: [mailto:Region5archives@wartburgseminary.edu Region5archives@wartburgseminary.edu] <br>ELCA Regional Archives    |  | '''ELCA Regional Archives'''<br>Region 5, Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Upper Michigan<br>Contact:<br>Nancy Carroll<br>ELCA Region 5 Archives<br>333 Wartburg Place<br>Dubuque, IA 52003-7797<br>E-mail: [mailto:Region5archives@wartburgseminary.edu Region5archives@wartburgseminary.edu] <br>ELCA Regional Archives    | 
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 | '''Swedish Settlements in Iowa<br>'''A booklet by O.M. Nelson about the Swedish settlements in Iowa, their founding, development, and some of their noted men and women.<br>[http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gwgustaf/library/Sett/sbok_toc.htm http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gwgustaf/library/Sett/sbok_toc.htm]  <br>    |  | '''Swedish Settlements in Iowa<br>'''A booklet by O.M. Nelson about the Swedish settlements in Iowa, their founding, development, and some of their noted men and women.<br>[http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gwgustaf/library/Sett/sbok_toc.htm http://homepages.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~gwgustaf/library/Sett/sbok_toc.htm]  <br>    | 
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 | ===Cemeteries===
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 | === Cemeteries in Iowa with Swedish population<br>  ===
  |  | == Cemeteries in Iowa with Swedish population<br>  ==  | 
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 | ==== Boone County  ====
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 | Cassell-Swedish Cemetery in Douglas Township    |  | Cassell-Swedish Cemetery in Douglas Township    | 
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 | Swede Valley Lutheran Cemetery south of Ogden in Marcy Township [http://iowagravestones.org/cemetery_list.php?CID=8&cName=Swede+Valley+Lutheran http://iowagravestones.org/cemetery_list.php?CID=8&cName=Swede+Valley+Lutheran]      |  | Swede Valley Lutheran Cemetery south of Ogden in Marcy Township [http://iowagravestones.org/cemetery_list.php?CID=8&cName=Swede+Valley+Lutheran http://iowagravestones.org/cemetery_list.php?CID=8&cName=Swede+Valley+Lutheran]      | 
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 | ==== '''Buena Vista County'''  ====
  |  | === '''Buena Vista County'''  ===  | 
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 | Scandinavian Cemetery in Nokomis Township    |  | Scandinavian Cemetery in Nokomis Township    | 
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 | ==== Calhoun County  ====
  |  | === Calhoun County  ===  | 
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 | Skaraborg Swedish Lutheran Cemetery in Piper Township    |  | Skaraborg Swedish Lutheran Cemetery in Piper Township    | 
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 | Swedish Lutheran Cemetery also known as Augustana Lutheran Cemetery    |  | Swedish Lutheran Cemetery also known as Augustana Lutheran Cemetery    | 
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 | ==== Clay County  ====
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 | Swedish Lutheran Cemetery also known as Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Lincoln Township    |  | Swedish Lutheran Cemetery also known as Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery in Lincoln Township    | 
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 | ==== Clayton County  ====
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 | Swedish Cemetery also known as First Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery or Norsk Cemetery in Mendon Township    |  | Swedish Cemetery also known as First Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery or Norsk Cemetery in Mendon Township    | 
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 | ==== Crawford County  ====
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 | Stockholm Cemetery in Stockholm Township    |  | Stockholm Cemetery in Stockholm Township    | 
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 | ==== Des Moines County  ====
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 | Swede Cemetery in Union Township    |  | Swede Cemetery in Union Township    | 
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 | Swedish Lutheran Cemetery in Huron Township    |  | Swedish Lutheran Cemetery in Huron Township    | 
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 | ==== Jefferson County  ====
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 | New Sweden Lutheran Cemetery in Lockridge Township [http://iagenweb.org/jefferson/Cemeteries/Picture_pages/New_Swed_Lutheran.html http://iagenweb.org/jefferson/Cemeteries/Picture_pages/New_Swed_Lutheran.html]    |  | New Sweden Lutheran Cemetery in Lockridge Township [http://iagenweb.org/jefferson/Cemeteries/Picture_pages/New_Swed_Lutheran.html http://iagenweb.org/jefferson/Cemeteries/Picture_pages/New_Swed_Lutheran.html]    | 
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 | New Sweden Methodist Cemetery in Lockridge Township [http://iagenweb.org/jefferson/Cemeteries/New_Sweden_Meth.html http://iagenweb.org/jefferson/Cemeteries/New_Sweden_Meth.html]    |  | New Sweden Methodist Cemetery in Lockridge Township [http://iagenweb.org/jefferson/Cemeteries/New_Sweden_Meth.html http://iagenweb.org/jefferson/Cemeteries/New_Sweden_Meth.html]    | 
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 | Scandinavian Cemetery in Montrose Township [http://files.usgwarchives.net/ia/lee/cemeteries/scandina.txt http://files.usgwarchives.net/ia/lee/cemeteries/scandina.txt]    |  | Scandinavian Cemetery in Montrose Township [http://files.usgwarchives.net/ia/lee/cemeteries/scandina.txt http://files.usgwarchives.net/ia/lee/cemeteries/scandina.txt]    | 
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 | ==== Page County  ====
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 | Swedish Lutheran Cemetery (also known as Essex Cemetery) in Pierce Township    |  | Swedish Lutheran Cemetery (also known as Essex Cemetery) in Pierce Township    | 
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 | ==== Pocahontas County  ====
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 | Swedish Mission Bethany Cemetery    |  | Swedish Mission Bethany Cemetery    | 
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 | Elfsborg Cemetery in Dover Township    |  | Elfsborg Cemetery in Dover Township    | 
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 | ==== Webster County  ====
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 | Swedish Lutheran Church Cemetery in Dayton Township    |  | Swedish Lutheran Church Cemetery in Dayton Township    | 
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 | ==== Winnebago County  ====
  |  | === Winnebago County  ===  | 
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 | Swedish Baptist Cemetery in Forest Township    |  | Swedish Baptist Cemetery in Forest Township    | 
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 | ==== Woodbury County  ====
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 | Swedish Cemetery (Lawton, Banner, Concord)    |  | Swedish Cemetery (Lawton, Banner, Concord)    | 
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 | The Swedish American churches listed below have microfilmed records in the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at the Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. These microfilms are not available via interlibrary loan but may be searched in person or a search may be requested for a fee. See [http://www.augustana.edu/x13917.xml http://www.augustana.edu/x13917.xml]  for years of availability, guidelines, and research request forms. <br>    |  | The Swedish American churches listed below have microfilmed records in the Swenson Swedish Immigration Research Center at the Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. These microfilms are not available via interlibrary loan but may be searched in person or a search may be requested for a fee. See [http://www.augustana.edu/x13917.xml http://www.augustana.edu/x13917.xml]  for years of availability, guidelines, and research request forms. <br>    | 
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 | '''Appanoose County''' 
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 | Evangelical Covenant Church<br>Centerville, Iowa    |  | Evangelical Covenant Church<br>Centerville, Iowa    | 
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 | Bethlehem Lutheran Church<br>Vinton, Iowa    |  | Bethlehem Lutheran Church<br>Vinton, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Boone County''' 
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 | Augustana Lutheran Church<br>Boone, Iowa    |  | Augustana Lutheran Church<br>Boone, Iowa    | 
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 | Swede Valley Lutheran Church<br>Ogden, Iowa    |  | Swede Valley Lutheran Church<br>Ogden, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Buena Vista County''' 
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 | Albert City Evangelical Free Church<br>Albert City, Iowa    |  | Albert City Evangelical Free Church<br>Albert City, Iowa    | 
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 | Marathon Evangelical Free Church<br>Marathon, Iowa    |  | Marathon Evangelical Free Church<br>Marathon, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Calhoun County''' 
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 | Augustana Lutheran Church<br>Manson, Iowa    |  | Augustana Lutheran Church<br>Manson, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Cerro Gordo County''' 
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 | First Covenant Church<br>Mason City, Iowa    |  | First Covenant Church<br>Mason City, Iowa    | 
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 | St. Paul Lutheran Church<br>Mason City, Iowa    |  | St. Paul Lutheran Church<br>Mason City, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Cherokee County''' 
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 | Bethlehem Lutheran Church<br>Cherokee, Iowa    |  | Bethlehem Lutheran Church<br>Cherokee, Iowa    | 
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 | Oakdale Free Church<br>Meriden, Iowa    |  | Oakdale Free Church<br>Meriden, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Clayton County''' 
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 | Swedish Lutheran Church<br>McGregor, Iowa    |  | Swedish Lutheran Church<br>McGregor, Iowa    | 
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 | Swedish Lutheran Church<br>Mendon, Iowa    |  | Swedish Lutheran Church<br>Mendon, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Clinton County''' 
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 | Immanuel Lutheran Church<br>Clinton, Iowa    |  | Immanuel Lutheran Church<br>Clinton, Iowa    | 
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 | Bethel Lutheran Church<br>Kiron, Iowa    |  | Bethel Lutheran Church<br>Kiron, Iowa    | 
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 | First Baptist Church<br>Kiron, Iowa    |  | First Baptist Church<br>Kiron, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Delaware County''' 
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 | Immanuel Lutheran Church<br>Delaware, Iowa    |  | Immanuel Lutheran Church<br>Delaware, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Des Moines County''' 
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 | Evangelical Mission Covenant Church<br>Burlington, Iowa    |  | Evangelical Mission Covenant Church<br>Burlington, Iowa    | 
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 | Immanuel Lutheran Church<br>West Burlington, Iowa    |  | Immanuel Lutheran Church<br>West Burlington, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Hamilton County''' 
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 | First Baptist Church<br>Stratford, Iowa    |  | First Baptist Church<br>Stratford, Iowa    | 
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 | Swede Bend Covenant Church<br>Swede Bend, Iowa    |  | Swede Bend Covenant Church<br>Swede Bend, Iowa    | 
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 | Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church<br>Mt. Pleasant, Iowa    |  | Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Church<br>Mt. Pleasant, Iowa    | 
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 | Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church<br>Swedesburg, Iowa    |  | Swedesburg Evangelical Lutheran Church<br>Swedesburg, Iowa    | 
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 | Arthur Baptist Church<br>Arthur, Iowa    |  | Arthur Baptist Church<br>Arthur, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Jefferson County''' 
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 | Emmanuel Lutheran Church<br>Fairfield, Iowa    |  | Emmanuel Lutheran Church<br>Fairfield, Iowa    | 
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 | Uppland Lutheran Church<br>Uppland, Iowa    |  | Uppland Lutheran Church<br>Uppland, Iowa    | 
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 | First Lutheran Church<br>Algona, Iowa    |  | First Lutheran Church<br>Algona, Iowa    | 
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 | Zion Lutheran Church<br>Swea City, Iowa    |  | Zion Lutheran Church<br>Swea City, Iowa    | 
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 | First Lutheran Church<br>Keokuk, Iowa    |  | First Lutheran Church<br>Keokuk, Iowa    | 
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 | St. Mark Lutheran Church<br>Cedar Rapids, Iowa    |  | St. Mark Lutheran Church<br>Cedar Rapids, Iowa    | 
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 | First Lutheran Church <br>Chariton, Iowa    |  | First Lutheran Church <br>Chariton, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Lyon County''' 
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 | Grandview Covenant Church<br>Larchwood, Iowa    |  | Grandview Covenant Church<br>Larchwood, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Marshall County''' 
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 | Trinity Lutheran Church<br>Marshall Town, Iowa    |  | Trinity Lutheran Church<br>Marshall Town, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Monoma County''' 
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 | Evangelical Covenant Church<br>Sloan, Iowa    |  | Evangelical Covenant Church<br>Sloan, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Montgomery County''' 
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 | Bethlehem Lutheran Church<br>Red Oak, Iowa    |  | Bethlehem Lutheran Church<br>Red Oak, Iowa    | 
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 | Tabor Lutheran Church<br>Stanton, Iowa    |  | Tabor Lutheran Church<br>Stanton, Iowa    | 
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 | Bethesda Lutheran Church<br>Clarinda, Iowa    |  | Bethesda Lutheran Church<br>Clarinda, Iowa    | 
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 | Mission Covenant Church<br>Shenandoah, Iowa    |  | Mission Covenant Church<br>Shenandoah, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Palo Alto County''' 
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 | Salem Lutheran Church<br>Ruthven, Iowa    |  | Salem Lutheran Church<br>Ruthven, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Plymouth County''' 
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 | Immanuel Lutheran Church<br>Akron, Iowa    |  | Immanuel Lutheran Church<br>Akron, Iowa    | 
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 | Union Creek Lutheran Church<br>Akron, Iowa    |  | Union Creek Lutheran Church<br>Akron, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Pocahontas County''' 
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 | Bethany Lutheran Church<br>Laurens, Iowa    |  | Bethany Lutheran Church<br>Laurens, Iowa    | 
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 | Evangelical Covenant Church<br>Pomeroy, Iowa    |  | Evangelical Covenant Church<br>Pomeroy, Iowa    | 
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 | Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church<br>Des Moines, Iowa    |  | Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church<br>Des Moines, Iowa    | 
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 | Westchester Free Church<br>Des Moines, Iowa    |  | Westchester Free Church<br>Des Moines, Iowa    | 
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 | Emanuel Lutheran Church<br>Council Bluffs, Iowa    |  | Emanuel Lutheran Church<br>Council Bluffs, Iowa    | 
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 | Evangelical Covenant Church<br>Odebolt, Iowa    |  | Evangelical Covenant Church<br>Odebolt, Iowa    | 
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 | Faith Lutheran Church<br>Odebolt, Iowa    |  | Faith Lutheran Church<br>Odebolt, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Scott County''' 
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 | Grace Lutheran Church<br>Davenport, Iowa    |  | Grace Lutheran Church<br>Davenport, Iowa    | 
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 | Grandview Baptist Church<br>Davenport, Iowa    |  | Grandview Baptist Church<br>Davenport, Iowa    | 
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 | Salem Lutheran Church<br>Creston, Iowa    |  | Salem Lutheran Church<br>Creston, Iowa    | 
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 | See Munterville Lutheran Church<br>Buxton, Iowa    |  | See Munterville Lutheran Church<br>Buxton, Iowa    | 
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 | First Lutheran Church<br>Ottumwa, Iowa    |  | First Lutheran Church<br>Ottumwa, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Washington County''' 
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 | Bethel Lutheran Church<br>Washington, Iowa    |  | Bethel Lutheran Church<br>Washington, Iowa    | 
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 | Immanuel Lutheran Church<br>Burnside, Iowa    |  | Immanuel Lutheran Church<br>Burnside, Iowa    | 
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 | Lost Grove Covenant Church<br>Lanyon, Iowa    |  | Lost Grove Covenant Church<br>Lanyon, Iowa    | 
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 | First Baptist Church<br>Forest City, Iowa    |  | First Baptist Church<br>Forest City, Iowa    | 
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 | '''Woodbury County''' 
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 | Augustana Lutheran Church<br>Sioux City, Iowa    |  | Augustana Lutheran Church<br>Sioux City, Iowa    | 
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 | ===History===
  |  | ==History==  | 
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 | '''Swedish Settlements in Iowa'''    |  | '''Swedish Settlements in Iowa'''    | 
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 | ===Newspapers===
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 | <br>'''Title of Swedish-American Newspaper                             City of Pulication'''    |  | <br>'''Title of Swedish-American Newspaper                             City of Pulication'''    | 
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 | *Inform your library that the requests can be sent directly via OCLC (“ICY”), fax 309 794-7230, or via mail to Augustana College Library, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-2296<br>  |  | *Inform your library that the requests can be sent directly via OCLC (“ICY”), fax 309 794-7230, or via mail to Augustana College Library, 639 38th Street, Rock Island, IL 61201-2296<br>  | 
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 | === Societies  ===
  |  | == Societies  ==  | 
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 | ==== State Historical Society of Iowa  ====
  |  | === State Historical Society of Iowa  ===  | 
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 | ==== Iowa Genealogical Society  ====
  |  | === Iowa Genealogical Society  ===  | 
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 | 628 E. Grand Ave<br>Des Moines, IA 50309-1924<br>Phone: 515-276-0287<br>Fax: 515-727-1824<br>Email: igs@iowagenealogy.org <br>Website: http://www.iowagenealogy.org/    |  | 628 E. Grand Ave<br>Des Moines, IA 50309-1924<br>Phone: 515-276-0287<br>Fax: 515-727-1824<br>Email: igs@iowagenealogy.org <br>Website: http://www.iowagenealogy.org/    | 
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 | ==== Adair County  ====
  |  | === Adair County  ===  | 
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 | Adair County Anquestors Genealogy Society<br>c/o Greenfield Public Library, P. O. Box 328, Greenfield, IA 50849-0328<br>Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iaaags/    |  | Adair County Anquestors Genealogy Society<br>c/o Greenfield Public Library, P. O. Box 328, Greenfield, IA 50849-0328<br>Website: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~iaaags/    | 
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 | Adair County Historical Society<br>Highway 92 West<br>PO Box 214<br>Greenfield, IA 50849<br>Phone: (515) 743-2232    |  | Adair County Historical Society<br>Highway 92 West<br>PO Box 214<br>Greenfield, IA 50849<br>Phone: (515) 743-2232    | 
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 | ==== Adams County  ====
  |  | === Adams County  ===  | 
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 | ==== Allamakee County  ====
  |  | === Allamakee County  ===  | 
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 | Allamakee County Historical Society<br>121 Allamakee St.<br>PO Box 95 (mailing address)<br>Waukon, IA 52172<br>Phone: (563) 568-2954    |  | Allamakee County Historical Society<br>121 Allamakee St.<br>PO Box 95 (mailing address)<br>Waukon, IA 52172<br>Phone: (563) 568-2954    | 
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 | Postville Historical Society<br>205 West Williams Street<br>Postville, IA 52162<br>Phone: (319) 864-3818    |  | Postville Historical Society<br>205 West Williams Street<br>Postville, IA 52162<br>Phone: (319) 864-3818    | 
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 | ==== Appanoose County  ====
  |  | === Appanoose County  ===  | 
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 | Moulton Historical Society<br>Rt. 1<br>Moulton, IA 52572<br>Phone: (515) 642-3770    |  | Moulton Historical Society<br>Rt. 1<br>Moulton, IA 52572<br>Phone: (515) 642-3770    | 
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 | ==== Audubon County  ====
  |  | === Audubon County  ===  | 
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 | Audubon County Historical Society<br>Rt. 2<br>Audubon, IA 50025<br>Phone: (712) 563-3984    |  | Audubon County Historical Society<br>Rt. 2<br>Audubon, IA 50025<br>Phone: (712) 563-3984    | 
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 | ==== Benton County  ====
  |  | === Benton County  ===  | 
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 | Benton County Historical Society<br>204 Riverview Drive<br>Vinton, IA 52349    |  | Benton County Historical Society<br>204 Riverview Drive<br>Vinton, IA 52349    | 
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 | ==== Black Hawk County  ====
  |  | === Black Hawk County  ===  | 
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 | Cedar Falls Historical Society<br>(308 West Third Street-location)<br>303 Franklin Street (mailing address)<br>Cedar Falls, IA 50613<br>Phone: (319) 266-5149    |  | Cedar Falls Historical Society<br>(308 West Third Street-location)<br>303 Franklin Street (mailing address)<br>Cedar Falls, IA 50613<br>Phone: (319) 266-5149    | 
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 | ==== Boone County  ====
  |  | === Boone County  ===  | 
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 | Boone County Historical Society<br>602 Story Street<br>Boone, IA 50036<br>Phone: (515) 432-1907    |  | Boone County Historical Society<br>602 Story Street<br>Boone, IA 50036<br>Phone: (515) 432-1907    | 
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 | ==== Bremer County  ====
  |  | === Bremer County  ===  | 
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 | Bremer County Historical Society<br>(Waverly, IA 50677-museum location)<br>PO Box 218 (mailing address)<br>Plainfield, IA 50666-0218<br>Phone: (319) 276-4674    |  | Bremer County Historical Society<br>(Waverly, IA 50677-museum location)<br>PO Box 218 (mailing address)<br>Plainfield, IA 50666-0218<br>Phone: (319) 276-4674    | 
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 | ==== Buchanan County  ====
  |  | === Buchanan County  ===  | 
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 | Buchanan County Historical Society<br>Website: http://buchanancountyhistory.com/historybchs.php    |  | Buchanan County Historical Society<br>Website: http://buchanancountyhistory.com/historybchs.php    | 
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 | ==== Buena Vista County  ====
  |  | === Buena Vista County  ===  | 
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 | Albert City Historical Association, Inc.<br>(212 North Second Street-location)<br>Rt.1, Box 30 (mailing address)<br>Albert City, IA 50510<br>Phone: (712) 843-5404    |  | Albert City Historical Association, Inc.<br>(212 North Second Street-location)<br>Rt.1, Box 30 (mailing address)<br>Albert City, IA 50510<br>Phone: (712) 843-5404    | 
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 | Buena Vista County Historical Society<br>Buena Vista Museum<br>214 West Fifth Street<br>Storm Lake, IA 50588-2346<br>Phone: (712) 732-4955    |  | Buena Vista County Historical Society<br>Buena Vista Museum<br>214 West Fifth Street<br>Storm Lake, IA 50588-2346<br>Phone: (712) 732-4955    | 
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 | ==== Buncombe County (see Lyon County)  ====
  |  | === Buncombe County (see Lyon County)  ===  | 
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 | ==== Butler County  ====
  |  | === Butler County  ===  | 
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 | Butler County Historical Society<br>420 West Jefferson Street<br>Clarksville, IA 50619<br>Phone: (319) 278-4479    |  | Butler County Historical Society<br>420 West Jefferson Street<br>Clarksville, IA 50619<br>Phone: (319) 278-4479    | 
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 | ==== Calhoun County  ====
  |  | === Calhoun County  ===  | 
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 | Calhoun County Historical Society<br>(150 High Street-museum location)<br>858 Lake (mailing address)<br>Rockwell City, IA 50579<br>Phone: (712) 297-8139    |  | Calhoun County Historical Society<br>(150 High Street-museum location)<br>858 Lake (mailing address)<br>Rockwell City, IA 50579<br>Phone: (712) 297-8139    | 
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 | ==== Carroll County  ====
  |  | === Carroll County  ===  | 
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 | Carroll County Historical Society<br>126 East Sixth Street<br>PO Box 591<br>Carroll, IA 51401<br>Phone: (712) 792-1582    |  | Carroll County Historical Society<br>126 East Sixth Street<br>PO Box 591<br>Carroll, IA 51401<br>Phone: (712) 792-1582    | 
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 | ==== Cass County  ====
  |  | === Cass County  ===  | 
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 | Cass County Historical Society<br>412 and 414 Main St.<br>Griswold, IA 51535<br>Phone: 612-778-2700    |  | Cass County Historical Society<br>412 and 414 Main St.<br>Griswold, IA 51535<br>Phone: 612-778-2700    | 
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 | ==== Cedar County  ====
  |  | === Cedar County  ===  | 
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 | Cedar County Historical Society<br>607 Orange Street<br>Tipton, IA 52772<br>Phone: (319) 886-2740    |  | Cedar County Historical Society<br>607 Orange Street<br>Tipton, IA 52772<br>Phone: (319) 886-2740    | 
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 | ==== Cerro Gordo County  ====
  |  | === Cerro Gordo County  ===  | 
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 | North Iowa Historical Society<br>Kinney Pioneer Museum<br>Highway 18 West, Airport Entrance<br>PO Box 421<br>Mason City, IA 50402-0421<br>Phone: (515) 423-1258    |  | North Iowa Historical Society<br>Kinney Pioneer Museum<br>Highway 18 West, Airport Entrance<br>PO Box 421<br>Mason City, IA 50402-0421<br>Phone: (515) 423-1258    | 
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 | ==== Cherokee County  ====
  |  | === Cherokee County  ===  | 
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 | Cherokee County Historical Society<br>(105 East Front Street-location)<br>PO Box 247 (mailing address)<br>Cleghorn, IA 51014-0247<br>Phone: (712) 436-2624    |  | Cherokee County Historical Society<br>(105 East Front Street-location)<br>PO Box 247 (mailing address)<br>Cleghorn, IA 51014-0247<br>Phone: (712) 436-2624    | 
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 | ==== Chickasaw County  ====
  |  | === Chickasaw County  ===  | 
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 | Chickasaw County Historical Society<br>Rural Route<br>Nashua, IA 50658<br>Phone: (515) 435-4701    |  | Chickasaw County Historical Society<br>Rural Route<br>Nashua, IA 50658<br>Phone: (515) 435-4701    | 
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 | ==== Clarke County  ====
  |  | === Clarke County  ===  | 
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 | Clarke County Historical Society<br>Rt. 4, Box 5<br>Osceola, IA 50213<br>Phone: (515) 342-4246<br>    |  | Clarke County Historical Society<br>Rt. 4, Box 5<br>Osceola, IA 50213<br>Phone: (515) 342-4246<br>    | 
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 | ==== Clay County  ====
  |  | === Clay County  ===  | 
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 | Parker Historical Society of Clay County<br>300 East Third Street<br>Spencer, IA 51301<br>Phone: (712) 262-9800    |  | Parker Historical Society of Clay County<br>300 East Third Street<br>Spencer, IA 51301<br>Phone: (712) 262-9800    | 
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 | ==== Clayton County  ====
  |  | === Clayton County  ===  | 
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 | Elkader Historical Society<br>Elkader, IA 52043<br>Phone: (319) 245-2622    |  | Elkader Historical Society<br>Elkader, IA 52043<br>Phone: (319) 245-2622    | 
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 | Strawberry Point Historical Society<br>Strawberry Point, IA 52076<br>Phone: (319) 933-4461    |  | Strawberry Point Historical Society<br>Strawberry Point, IA 52076<br>Phone: (319) 933-4461    | 
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 | ==== Clinton County  ====
  |  | === Clinton County  ===  | 
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 | Clinton County Historical Society<br>PO Box 3135<br>Clinton, IA 52732<br>Phone: (319) 242-1201    |  | Clinton County Historical Society<br>PO Box 3135<br>Clinton, IA 52732<br>Phone: (319) 242-1201    | 
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 | ==== Cook County  ====
  |  | === Cook County  ===  | 
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 | ==== Crawford County  ====
  |  | === Crawford County  ===  | 
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 | Crawford County Historical Society<br>1428 First Ave, North<br>Denison, IA 51442    |  | Crawford County Historical Society<br>1428 First Ave, North<br>Denison, IA 51442    | 
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 | ==== Crocker County  ====
  |  | === Crocker County  ===  | 
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 | ==== Dallas County  ====
  |  | === Dallas County  ===  | 
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 | Adel Historical Society<br>Rt. 2, Box 136<br>Adel, IA 50003<br>Phone: (515) 993-4124    |  | Adel Historical Society<br>Rt. 2, Box 136<br>Adel, IA 50003<br>Phone: (515) 993-4124    | 
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 | ==== Davis County  ====
  |  | === Davis County  ===  | 
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 | Davis County Historical Society<br>(302 East Franklin Street-location)<br>Rt. 6 (mailing address)<br>Bloomfield, IA 52537<br>Phone: (515) 664-2408    |  | Davis County Historical Society<br>(302 East Franklin Street-location)<br>Rt. 6 (mailing address)<br>Bloomfield, IA 52537<br>Phone: (515) 664-2408    | 
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 | ==== Decatur County  ====
  |  | === Decatur County  ===  | 
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 | Decatur County Historical Society<br>Main Street<br>Leon, IA 50144<br>Phone: (515) 446-4186    |  | Decatur County Historical Society<br>Main Street<br>Leon, IA 50144<br>Phone: (515) 446-4186    | 
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 | Whitmer, John Historical Association<br>Graceland College<br>Lamoni, IA 50140<br>Phone: (515) 784-5350    |  | Whitmer, John Historical Association<br>Graceland College<br>Lamoni, IA 50140<br>Phone: (515) 784-5350    | 
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 | ==== Delaware County ====
  |  | === Delaware County ===  | 
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 | Delaware County Historical Society<br>College Square<br>Hopkinton, IA 52237<br>Phone: (319) 926-2639    |  | Delaware County Historical Society<br>College Square<br>Hopkinton, IA 52237<br>Phone: (319) 926-2639    | 
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 | ==== Des Moines County ====
  |  | === Des Moines County ===  | 
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 | Des Moines County Historical Society<br>1616 Dilil Street<br>Burlington, IA 52601<br>Phone: (319) 753-2449    |  | Des Moines County Historical Society<br>1616 Dilil Street<br>Burlington, IA 52601<br>Phone: (319) 753-2449    | 
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 | ==== Dickinson County ====
  |  | === Dickinson County ===  | 
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 | Dickinson County Historical Society and Dickinson County Museum, Inc.<br>507 11th Street<br>Milford, IA 51351<br>Phone: (712) 338-2138    |  | Dickinson County Historical Society and Dickinson County Museum, Inc.<br>507 11th Street<br>Milford, IA 51351<br>Phone: (712) 338-2138    | 
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 | ==== Dubuque County ====
  |  | === Dubuque County ===  | 
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 | Dubuque County Historical Society<br>PO Box 305<br>Dubuque, IA 52001<br>Phone: (319) 557-9545    |  | Dubuque County Historical Society<br>PO Box 305<br>Dubuque, IA 52001<br>Phone: (319) 557-9545    | 
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 | Dyersville Historical Society<br>340 First Ave, East<br>Dyersville, IA 52040<br>Phone: (319) 875-8912    |  | Dyersville Historical Society<br>340 First Ave, East<br>Dyersville, IA 52040<br>Phone: (319) 875-8912    | 
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 | ==== Emmet County ====
  |  | === Emmet County ===  | 
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 | Emmet County Historical Society, Inc.<br>1720 Third Ave, South<br>PO Box 101<br>Estherville, IA 51334    |  | Emmet County Historical Society, Inc.<br>1720 Third Ave, South<br>PO Box 101<br>Estherville, IA 51334    | 
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 | ==== Fayette County ====
  |  | === Fayette County ===  | 
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 | Fayette County Helpers Club and Historical Society<br>Fayette County Genealogical Society Chapter (IGS)<br>100 North Walnut Street<br>West Union, IA 52175<br>Phone: (319) 422-5797    |  | Fayette County Helpers Club and Historical Society<br>Fayette County Genealogical Society Chapter (IGS)<br>100 North Walnut Street<br>West Union, IA 52175<br>Phone: (319) 422-5797    | 
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 | Oelwein Area Historical Society<br>PO Box 445<br>Oelwein, IA 50662    |  | Oelwein Area Historical Society<br>PO Box 445<br>Oelwein, IA 50662    | 
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 | ==== Floyd County ====
  |  | === Floyd County ===  | 
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 | Floyd County Historical Society Museum<br>500 Gillbert Street<br>Charles City, IA 50616<br>Phone: (515) 228-1099    |  | Floyd County Historical Society Museum<br>500 Gillbert Street<br>Charles City, IA 50616<br>Phone: (515) 228-1099    | 
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 | ==== Fox County ====
  |  | === Fox County ===  | 
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 | Franklin County<br>Franklin County Historical Society<br>PO Box 114<br>Hampton, IA 50441    |  | Franklin County<br>Franklin County Historical Society<br>PO Box 114<br>Hampton, IA 50441    | 
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 | ==== Fremont County ====
  |  | === Fremont County ===  | 
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 | Fremont County Historical Society<br>(East side of Square-location)<br>Sidney, IA 51652<br>Phone: (712) 374-2719    |  | Fremont County Historical Society<br>(East side of Square-location)<br>Sidney, IA 51652<br>Phone: (712) 374-2719    | 
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 | ==== Greene County ====
  |  | === Greene County ===  | 
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 | Greene County Historical Society<br>106 East State Street<br>Jefferson, IA 50129<br>Phone: (515) 386-8544    |  | Greene County Historical Society<br>106 East State Street<br>Jefferson, IA 50129<br>Phone: (515) 386-8544    | 
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 | ==== Grundy County ====
  |  | === Grundy County ===  | 
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 | Grundy County Historical Society<br>Rt. 1<br>Grundy Center, IA 50638<br>Phone: (319) 824-3585    |  | Grundy County Historical Society<br>Rt. 1<br>Grundy Center, IA 50638<br>Phone: (319) 824-3585    | 
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 | ==== Guthrie County ====
  |  | === Guthrie County ===  | 
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 | Guthrie County Historical Society<br>901 Grand<br>Guthrie, IA 50115<br>Phone: (515) 747-3403    |  | Guthrie County Historical Society<br>901 Grand<br>Guthrie, IA 50115<br>Phone: (515) 747-3403    | 
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 | ==== Hamilton County ====
  |  | === Hamilton County ===  | 
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  |  | === Hancock County ===  | 
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 | ==== Hardin County ====
  |  | === Hardin County ===  | 
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 | Hardin County Historical Society<br>(1603 South Washington St-location)<br>PO Box 187 (mailing address)<br>Eldora, IA 50627<br>Phone: (515) 858-3616    |  | Hardin County Historical Society<br>(1603 South Washington St-location)<br>PO Box 187 (mailing address)<br>Eldora, IA 50627<br>Phone: (515) 858-3616    | 
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 | ==== Harrison County ====
  |  | === Harrison County ===  | 
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 | Harrison County Historical Society<br>119 West Fourth Street<br>Logan, IA 51546<br>Phone: (712) 644-2941    |  | Harrison County Historical Society<br>119 West Fourth Street<br>Logan, IA 51546<br>Phone: (712) 644-2941    | 
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 | ==== Henry County ====
  |  | === Henry County ===  | 
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 | Henry County Historical Society<br>(Mount Pleasant, IA-location)<br>Rt. 1, Box 224 (mailing address)<br>New London, IA 52645<br>Phone: (319) 367-5157    |  | Henry County Historical Society<br>(Mount Pleasant, IA-location)<br>Rt. 1, Box 224 (mailing address)<br>New London, IA 52645<br>Phone: (319) 367-5157    | 
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 | ==== Howard County ====
  |  | === Howard County ===  | 
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 | Howard County Historical Society<br>(324 Fourth Ave,West-location)<br>Rt. 1, Box 208 E (mailing address)<br>Cresco, IA 52136<br>Phone: (319) 547-5593    |  | Howard County Historical Society<br>(324 Fourth Ave,West-location)<br>Rt. 1, Box 208 E (mailing address)<br>Cresco, IA 52136<br>Phone: (319) 547-5593    | 
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 | ==== Humboldt County ====
  |  | === Humboldt County ===  | 
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 | Humboldt County Historical Association<br>(East edge of Dakota City-museum location)<br>PO Box 162 (mailing address)<br>Humboldt, IA 50548<br>Phone: (515) 332-5280    |  | Humboldt County Historical Association<br>(East edge of Dakota City-museum location)<br>PO Box 162 (mailing address)<br>Humboldt, IA 50548<br>Phone: (515) 332-5280    | 
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 | ==== Ida County ====
  |  | === Ida County ===  | 
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 | Ida County Historical Society<br>Moorehead House Museum<br>501 Zobel Lane<br>Ida Grove, IA 51445<br>Phone: (712) 364-3605<br>    |  | Ida County Historical Society<br>Moorehead House Museum<br>501 Zobel Lane<br>Ida Grove, IA 51445<br>Phone: (712) 364-3605<br>    | 
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 | ==== Iowa County ====
  |  | === Iowa County ===  | 
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 | Amana Heritage Society<br>PO Box 81<br>Amana, IA 52203<br>Phone: (319) 622-3567    |  | Amana Heritage Society<br>PO Box 81<br>Amana, IA 52203<br>Phone: (319) 622-3567    | 
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 | Iowa County Historical Society<br>Pioneer Heritage Museum<br>PO Box 288<br>Marengo, IA 52301<br>Phone: (319) 642-7018    |  | Iowa County Historical Society<br>Pioneer Heritage Museum<br>PO Box 288<br>Marengo, IA 52301<br>Phone: (319) 642-7018    | 
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 | ==== Jackson County  ====
  |  | === Jackson County  ===  | 
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 | ==== Jasper County ====
  |  | === Jasper County ===  | 
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 | Jasper County Historical Society of Iowa<br>Jasper County Historical Museum<br>1700 South 15th Ave, West<br>PO Box 834<br>Newton, IA 50208<br>Phone: (515) 792-9118    |  | Jasper County Historical Society of Iowa<br>Jasper County Historical Museum<br>1700 South 15th Ave, West<br>PO Box 834<br>Newton, IA 50208<br>Phone: (515) 792-9118    | 
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 | Kellogg Historical Society<br>218 High Street<br>PO Box 295<br>Kellogg, IA 50135-0295<br>Phone: (515) 526-8734    |  | Kellogg Historical Society<br>218 High Street<br>PO Box 295<br>Kellogg, IA 50135-0295<br>Phone: (515) 526-8734    | 
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 | ==== Jefferson County ====
  |  | === Jefferson County ===  | 
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 | Jefferson County Historical Society<br>304 East Broadway<br>Fairfield, IA 52556<br>Phone: (515) 472-8071    |  | Jefferson County Historical Society<br>304 East Broadway<br>Fairfield, IA 52556<br>Phone: (515) 472-8071    | 
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 | ==== Johnson County ====
  |  | === Johnson County ===  | 
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 | Johnson County Historical Society<br>Heritage Museum<br>(310 Fifth Street-location)<br>PO Box 5081 (mailing address)<br>Coralville, IA 52241<br>Phone: (319) 351-5738    |  | Johnson County Historical Society<br>Heritage Museum<br>(310 Fifth Street-location)<br>PO Box 5081 (mailing address)<br>Coralville, IA 52241<br>Phone: (319) 351-5738    | 
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 | ==== Jones County ====
  |  | === Jones County ===  | 
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 | Jones County Historical Society<br>301 North Chestnut<br>Monticello, IA 52310    |  | Jones County Historical Society<br>301 North Chestnut<br>Monticello, IA 52310    | 
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 | ==== Keokuk County ====
  |  | === Keokuk County ===  | 
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 | Keokuk County Historical Society<br>PO Box 324<br>Sigourney, IA 52591<br>Phone: (641) 622-3005    |  | Keokuk County Historical Society<br>PO Box 324<br>Sigourney, IA 52591<br>Phone: (641) 622-3005    | 
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 | ==== Kishkekush County ====
  |  | === Kishkekush County ===  | 
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 | ==== Kossuth County  ====
  |  | === Kossuth County  ===  | 
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 | Kossuth County Genealogical Society<br>c/o Algona Public Library<br>210 N. Phillips St.<br>Algona, IA 50511<br>Website: [http://kossuthcountygenealogicalsociety.com/ http://kossuthcountygenealogicalsociety.com/] <br>Research assistance for a fee<br>Post a query in newlsletter for a fee.    |  | Kossuth County Genealogical Society<br>c/o Algona Public Library<br>210 N. Phillips St.<br>Algona, IA 50511<br>Website: [http://kossuthcountygenealogicalsociety.com/ http://kossuthcountygenealogicalsociety.com/] <br>Research assistance for a fee<br>Post a query in newlsletter for a fee.    | 
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 | ==== Lee County  ====
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 | Lee County Iowa Historical Society<br>318 North Fifth<br>PO Box 125<br>Leokuk, IA 52632<br>Phone: (319) 524-7283    |  | Lee County Iowa Historical Society<br>318 North Fifth<br>PO Box 125<br>Leokuk, IA 52632<br>Phone: (319) 524-7283    | 
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 | North Lee County Historical Society<br>Historic Museum<br>Ninth and Ave H<br>PO Box 285<br>Fort Madison, IA 52627-0285<br>Phone: (319) 372-7661    |  | North Lee County Historical Society<br>Historic Museum<br>Ninth and Ave H<br>PO Box 285<br>Fort Madison, IA 52627-0285<br>Phone: (319) 372-7661    | 
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 | ==== Linn County  ====
  |  | === Linn County  ===  | 
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 | The History Center<br>(Linn County Historical Society)<br>615 First Ave SE<br>Cedar Rapids, IA 52401<br>Phone: (319) 362-1501<br>Fax: (319) 362-6790<br>Website: [http://www.historycenter.org http://www.historycenter.org]      |  | The History Center<br>(Linn County Historical Society)<br>615 First Ave SE<br>Cedar Rapids, IA 52401<br>Phone: (319) 362-1501<br>Fax: (319) 362-6790<br>Website: [http://www.historycenter.org http://www.historycenter.org]      | 
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 | ==== Louisa County ====
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 | ==== Lyon County ====
  |  | === Lyon County ===  | 
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 | Lyon County Historical Society<br>Rock Rapids, IA 51246    |  | Lyon County Historical Society<br>Rock Rapids, IA 51246    | 
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 | ==== Madison County ====
  |  | === Madison County ===  | 
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 | Madison County Historical Society<br>812 South Second Ave<br>Winterset, IA 50273<br>Phone: (515) 462-2134    |  | Madison County Historical Society<br>812 South Second Ave<br>Winterset, IA 50273<br>Phone: (515) 462-2134    | 
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 | ==== Mahaska County ====
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 | Mahaska County Historical Society<br>PO Box 578<br>Oskaloosa, IA 52577<br>Phone: (515) 672-2989    |  | Mahaska County Historical Society<br>PO Box 578<br>Oskaloosa, IA 52577<br>Phone: (515) 672-2989    | 
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 | ==== Marion County ====
  |  | === Marion County ===  | 
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 | Marion County Historical Society<br>Marion County Park<br>Rt. 3<br>Knoxville, IA 50138    |  | Marion County Historical Society<br>Marion County Park<br>Rt. 3<br>Knoxville, IA 50138    | 
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 | Pella Historical Society<br>507 Franklin<br>Pella, IA 50219<br>Phone: (515) 628-2409    |  | Pella Historical Society<br>507 Franklin<br>Pella, IA 50219<br>Phone: (515) 628-2409    | 
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 | ==== Marshall County ====
  |  | === Marshall County ===  | 
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 | Marshall County Historical Society<br>202 East Church Street<br>PO Box 304<br>Marshalltown, IA 50158<br>Phone: (515) 752-6664    |  | Marshall County Historical Society<br>202 East Church Street<br>PO Box 304<br>Marshalltown, IA 50158<br>Phone: (515) 752-6664    | 
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 | ==== Mills County ====
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 | Mitchell County<br>Mitchell County Historical Society<br>Rt. 1, Box 185<br>Osage, IA 50461<br>Phone: (515) 732-3059    |  | Mitchell County<br>Mitchell County Historical Society<br>Rt. 1, Box 185<br>Osage, IA 50461<br>Phone: (515) 732-3059    | 
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 | ==== Monona County ====
  |  | === Monona County ===  | 
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 | Monona Historical Society<br>302 South Egbert Street<br>PO Box 15<br>Monona, IA 52159<br>Phone: (319) 539-2689    |  | Monona Historical Society<br>302 South Egbert Street<br>PO Box 15<br>Monona, IA 52159<br>Phone: (319) 539-2689    | 
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 | ==== Monroe County ====
  |  | === Monroe County ===  | 
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 | Monroe County Historical Society<br>114-116A Ave, East<br>Albia, IA 52531<br>Phone: (515) 932-7046    |  | Monroe County Historical Society<br>114-116A Ave, East<br>Albia, IA 52531<br>Phone: (515) 932-7046    | 
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 | ==== Montgomery County ====
  |  | === Montgomery County ===  | 
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  |  | === Muscatine County ===  | 
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 | ==== O’Brien County ====
  |  | === O’Brien County ===  | 
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 | O'Brien County Historical Society<br>(First St, NE,and Heritage Park Rd-location)<br>PO Box 385 (mailing address)<br>Primghar, IA 51245<br>Phone: (712) 757-1511    |  | O'Brien County Historical Society<br>(First St, NE,and Heritage Park Rd-location)<br>PO Box 385 (mailing address)<br>Primghar, IA 51245<br>Phone: (712) 757-1511    | 
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 | ==== Osceola County ====
  |  | === Osceola County ===  | 
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 | Osceola County Historical Society<br>603 Seventh Ave<br>Sibley, IA 51249    |  | Osceola County Historical Society<br>603 Seventh Ave<br>Sibley, IA 51249    | 
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  |  | === Page County ===  | 
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 | ==== Palo Alto County ====
  |  | === Palo Alto County ===  | 
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 | West Bend Historical Society<br>PO Box 379<br>West Bend, IA 50597<br>Phone: (515) 887-3241 (Treasurer)    |  | West Bend Historical Society<br>PO Box 379<br>West Bend, IA 50597<br>Phone: (515) 887-3241 (Treasurer)    | 
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 | ==== Plymouth County ====
  |  | === Plymouth County ===  | 
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 | Kingsley Historical Society<br>Kingsley, IA 51028<br>Phone: (712) 378-2636    |  | Kingsley Historical Society<br>Kingsley, IA 51028<br>Phone: (712) 378-2636    | 
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 | ==== Pocahontas County ====
  |  | === Pocahontas County ===  | 
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 | Pocahontas County Historical Society<br>Rt. 2, Box 12<br>Rolfe, IA 50581<br>Phone: (712) 848-3342    |  | Pocahontas County Historical Society<br>Rt. 2, Box 12<br>Rolfe, IA 50581<br>Phone: (712) 848-3342    | 
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 | ==== Polk County  ====
  |  | === Polk County  ===  | 
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 | Ankeny Area Historical Society<br>301 SW Third<br>PO Box 1111<br>Ankeny, IA 50021<br>Phone: (515) 965-5795<br>Email: history@ankenyhistorical.org<br>Website: [http://www.ankenyhistorical.org http://www.ankenyhistorical.org]    |  | Ankeny Area Historical Society<br>301 SW Third<br>PO Box 1111<br>Ankeny, IA 50021<br>Phone: (515) 965-5795<br>Email: history@ankenyhistorical.org<br>Website: [http://www.ankenyhistorical.org http://www.ankenyhistorical.org]    | 
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 | West Des Moines Historical Society<br>Historic Jordan House<br>2001 Fuller Rd<br>West Des Moines, IA 50265<br>Phone: (515) 225-1286    |  | West Des Moines Historical Society<br>Historic Jordan House<br>2001 Fuller Rd<br>West Des Moines, IA 50265<br>Phone: (515) 225-1286    | 
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 | ==== Pottawattamie County ====
  |  | === Pottawattamie County ===  | 
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 | ==== Poweshiek County ====
  |  | === Poweshiek County ===  | 
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 | Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Chapter (IGS)<br>206 North Mill Street<br>PO Box 280<br>Montezuma, IA 50171<br>Phone: (515) 623-3322    |  | Poweshiek County Historical and Genealogical Chapter (IGS)<br>206 North Mill Street<br>PO Box 280<br>Montezuma, IA 50171<br>Phone: (515) 623-3322    | 
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 | ==== Ringgold County ====
  |  | === Ringgold County ===  | 
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 | Ringgold County Historical Society, Inc.<br>Mount Ayr, IA 50854<br>Phone: (515) 464-2615    |  | Ringgold County Historical Society, Inc.<br>Mount Ayr, IA 50854<br>Phone: (515) 464-2615    | 
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 | ==== Risley County ====
  |  | === Risley County ===  | 
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 | Sac County Historical Society<br>Nemaha, IA 50567<br>Phone: (712) 636-4513    |  | Sac County Historical Society<br>Nemaha, IA 50567<br>Phone: (712) 636-4513    | 
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 | ==== Scott County ====
  |  | === Scott County ===  | 
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  |  | === Shelby County ===  | 
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 | Shelby County Historical Society<br>(Morse and Pine Streets-location)<br>837 Orange Road (mailing address)<br>Harlan, IA 51537<br>Phone: (712) 755-2437    |  | Shelby County Historical Society<br>(Morse and Pine Streets-location)<br>837 Orange Road (mailing address)<br>Harlan, IA 51537<br>Phone: (712) 755-2437    | 
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 | ==== Sioux County ====
  |  | === Sioux County ===  | 
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 | ==== Slaughter County ====
  |  | === Slaughter County ===  | 
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  |  | === Story County ===  | 
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 | Community Historical Society<br>Maxwell, IA 50161<br>Phone: (515) 387-1380    |  | Community Historical Society<br>Maxwell, IA 50161<br>Phone: (515) 387-1380    | 
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 | ==== Tama County ====
  |  | === Tama County ===  | 
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  |  | === Taylor County ===  | 
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 | Taylor County Historical Society<br>(Bedford, IA 50833-location)<br>PO Box 8 (mailing address)<br>Gravity, IA 50848<br>Phone: (712) 537-2475    |  | Taylor County Historical Society<br>(Bedford, IA 50833-location)<br>PO Box 8 (mailing address)<br>Gravity, IA 50848<br>Phone: (712) 537-2475    | 
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 | ==== Union County ====
  |  | === Union County ===  | 
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 | Union County Historical Society<br>1101 North Vine Street<br>Creston, IA 50801<br>Phone: (515) 782-4247    |  | Union County Historical Society<br>1101 North Vine Street<br>Creston, IA 50801<br>Phone: (515) 782-4247    | 
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 | ==== Van Buren County ====
  |  | === Van Buren County ===  | 
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 | Pioneer Historical Society, Inc.<br>203 South Fourth Street<br>Farmington, IA 52626    |  | Pioneer Historical Society, Inc.<br>203 South Fourth Street<br>Farmington, IA 52626    | 
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 | ==== Wapello County ====
  |  | === Wapello County ===  | 
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 | Wapello County Historical Society<br>Wapello County Historical Museum<br>Amtrak Depot<br>201 West Main<br>Ottumwa, IA 52501    |  | Wapello County Historical Society<br>Wapello County Historical Museum<br>Amtrak Depot<br>201 West Main<br>Ottumwa, IA 52501    | 
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 | ==== Washington County ====
  |  | === Washington County ===  | 
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 | Washington County Historical Society<br>(903 East Washington-museum location)<br>PO Box 364 (mailing address)<br>Washington, IA 52353<br>Phone: (319) 653-3125    |  | Washington County Historical Society<br>(903 East Washington-museum location)<br>PO Box 364 (mailing address)<br>Washington, IA 52353<br>Phone: (319) 653-3125    | 
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 | ==== Wayne County ====
  |  | === Wayne County ===  | 
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 | Wayne County Historical Society<br>(Highway 2, East Jefferson St-location)<br>PO Box 104 (mailing address)<br>Corydon, IA 50060<br>Phone: (515) 872-2211; (515) 872-2483    |  | Wayne County Historical Society<br>(Highway 2, East Jefferson St-location)<br>PO Box 104 (mailing address)<br>Corydon, IA 50060<br>Phone: (515) 872-2211; (515) 872-2483    | 
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 | ==== Webster County ====
  |  | === Webster County ===  | 
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 | Gowrie Historical Society<br>PO Box 297<br>Gowrie, IA 50543    |  | Gowrie Historical Society<br>PO Box 297<br>Gowrie, IA 50543    | 
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 | ==== Winnebago County ====
  |  | === Winnebago County ===  | 
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 | Winnebago Historical Society<br>336 North Clark Street<br>Forest City, IA 50436    |  | Winnebago Historical Society<br>336 North Clark Street<br>Forest City, IA 50436    | 
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 | ==== Winneshiek County ====
  |  | === Winneshiek County ===  | 
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 | Winneshiek County Historical Society<br>Archives and Luther College Archives<br>Decorah, IA 52101<br>Phone: (319) 387-1164    |  | Winneshiek County Historical Society<br>Archives and Luther College Archives<br>Decorah, IA 52101<br>Phone: (319) 387-1164    | 
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 | ==== Woodbury County ====
  |  | === Woodbury County ===  | 
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 | Big Sioux River Valley Historical Society<br>Rt. 3, Box 25<br>Hawarden, IA 51023<br>Phone: (712) 552-2985    |  | Big Sioux River Valley Historical Society<br>Rt. 3, Box 25<br>Hawarden, IA 51023<br>Phone: (712) 552-2985    | 
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 | Sioux City Public Museum and Historical Association<br>2901 Jackson Street<br>Sioux City, IA 51104<br>Phone: (712) 279-6174    |  | Sioux City Public Museum and Historical Association<br>2901 Jackson Street<br>Sioux City, IA 51104<br>Phone: (712) 279-6174    | 
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 | ==== Worth County ====
  |  | === Worth County ===  | 
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 | ==== Wright County ====
  |  | === Wright County ===  | 
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 | Wright County Historical Society<br>615 Fifth Ave<br>Clarion, IA 50525<br>Phone: (515) 532-3669    |  | Wright County Historical Society<br>615 Fifth Ave<br>Clarion, IA 50525<br>Phone: (515) 532-3669    | 
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 | Wright County Historical Society<br>Rt. 2, Box 337<br>Goldfield, IA 50542<br>Phone: (515) 825-3641<br>    |  | Wright County Historical Society<br>Rt. 2, Box 337<br>Goldfield, IA 50542<br>Phone: (515) 825-3641<br>    | 
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