Franklin County Historical Society

Franklin County Historical Society FCHS is dedicated to the preserving, sharing and honoring the history of Franklin County for present and future generations. Please CALL to confirm hours

Volunteers are at the museum usually Tuesday afternoons from 1:15 to 4:00 p.m.

Who recognizes the first K*m & Go store??
11/25/2025

Who recognizes the first K*m & Go store??

07/11/2025
06/01/2025
04/01/2025

On Feb. 10, 1937, northern Iowa farmers joined together to incorporate the generation cooperative Federated REA. Days later, REA Deputy Administrator John Carmody announced the decision to fund Federated REA to serve Franklin, Hardin, Wright, Butler, Grundy and Hancock counties in Iowa. The $222,000...

02/28/2025
Do you recognize this acreage?! This photo was taken in 1992, but was recently found at a garage sale in Winona, MN. The...
12/26/2024

Do you recognize this acreage?! This photo was taken in 1992, but was recently found at a garage sale in Winona, MN. The person who found it would like to get in contact with the acreage owner or a family member! Can you help?!

We are so excited to announce that the Reeve REA Power Generating Plant has received status as a National Historic Landm...
12/18/2024

We are so excited to announce that the Reeve REA Power Generating Plant has received status as a National Historic Landmark! We are excited to continue to preserve this amazing and important part of history!

Read more about the designation by clicking here: https://shorturl.at/aIHTX
Read more about the REA Plant by clicking here: https://fchsiowa.org/rea-power-plant

Address

Hampton, IA
MAILINGADDRESS:BOX114,HAMPTON,IA.50441

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 3:30pm
Tuesday 1pm - 3:30pm
Wednesday 1pm - 3:30pm
Thursday 1pm - 3:30pm
Friday 1pm - 3:30pm

Telephone

+16414565777

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