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Poky Co, IA Historical Society

Name: Poky Co, IA Historical Society
Address: 263 N 3rd Street, Laurens, IA, 50554, US
Telephone: +17124500022
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This page is dedicated to preserving the history of Pocahontas County, Iowa Pocahontas County was formed in 1851.

It was named for the fabled Indian princess Pocahontas, daughter of the Chief Powhatan and wife of Englishman John Rolfe. The county presently contains the incorporated cities of Pocahontas, Laurens, Rolfe, Fonda, Gilmore City, Palmer, Havelock, Plover, and Varina. The Pocahontas County Historical Society Museum is located in Laurens in the northwest corner of the county.

09/01/2026

07/26/2026

Mark your calendars! August is right around the corner

07/12/2026

Thanks to everyone who visited the museum or enjoyed the outside activities. Thanks also to Adam Mann for bringing his mounted coyote and pelts and joining us for children's activities under the trees.

07/06/2026

Come visit the Pocahontas County Historical Society Museum in Laurens during the Summer Celebration. We will be open on Friday, July 10 from 4:30-6:30 and Saturday, July 11 from 11-2.

04/30/2026

County fifth graders enjoyed a day at Cooper's Cove and Wiegert Farm on Wednesday. The students were a pleasure to work with and the day was pretty nice for April. Posted are some photos from the farmhouse.

Address

263 N 3rd Street
Laurens, IA
50554

Telephone

+17124500022

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