Greene County Iowa Historical Society

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Greene County Iowa Historical Society With our programming, museum and special events, we not only preserve the history of our county in west central Iowa, we make it come alive again!

Our Greene County Historical Museum is located at 219 East Lincoln Way in Jefferson, and our mailing address is P.O. Box 435 with Zip code 50129. Museum hours are on Wednesdays from 1 to 4 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, from May 1 thru October, and by appointment at (515) 386-8544. Admission is free, but donations are accepted. The president of the historical society is David John, of Jefferson.

10/07/2026
Josh Dyer (in photo) and Mike Rowley installed a headstone on the grave of Roswell S. Cory on Saturday, 10/3/2026. Josh ...
10/04/2026

Josh Dyer (in photo) and Mike Rowley installed a headstone on the grave of Roswell S. Cory on Saturday, 10/3/2026. Josh had previously proved Cory's military service and where he was buried (he didn't have a stone). He worked with Mike Rowley to contact the V.A., and they were able to get the stone which was installed at the Jefferson Cemetery.

Bob Hurley gave a wonderful talk in Rippey 10/2. Everyone really enjoyed it.
10/02/2026

Bob Hurley gave a wonderful talk in Rippey 10/2. Everyone really enjoyed it.

Jacque Andrew and Jed Magee gave a terrific presentation 9/20 on Dining at the Lincolns’ White House
09/20/2026

Jacque Andrew and Jed Magee gave a terrific presentation 9/20 on Dining at the Lincolns’ White House

Dining at the Lincolns’ White House is Sunday, September 20, at 2 pm at the museum. Samples of some of Lincoln’s favorit...
09/16/2026

Dining at the Lincolns’ White House is Sunday, September 20, at 2 pm at the museum. Samples of some of Lincoln’s favorite food will be offered.

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219 E Lincolnway Street , P. O. Box 435
Jefferson, IA
50129

Telephone

(515) 386-8544

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