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Madison County, Iowa community links including the Cities of: Bevington,
Earlham, East Peru, Macksburg, Patterson, St. Charles, Truro and Winterset.
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Community Links in Madison County, Iowa |
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Our Communities |
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Madison County, Iowa
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Madison
County is famous for being the county where John Wayne was born, and for a
number of covered bridges. These bridges were featured in the book and movie,
The Bridges of Madison County. |
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The following cities are found in Madison County, and the population statistics
are from the 2000 census. Cities have been linked where a website exists.
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Art Galleries/Museums/
Historical Sites
Birthplace of John Wayne
216 S. 2nd St.
Winterset, Iowa 50273 USA
(515) 462-1044
Born Marion Robert Morrison in 1907, John
Wayne began life in a modest home in
Winterset. The home has been restored to its 1907 appearance with authentic
furnishings, and memorabilia. Guided tours are available from 10:00am to 4:30pm
daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's day.
Earlham Historical Society - Hockett House Museum
200 Sycamore Street NE
Earlham, IA 50072
Earlham's History Is Lovingly Preserved In The
Original 1860's Home Of Founders David & Mary Hockett. The Hockett House
Museum is OPEN to the Public Every Sunday 2pm to 5pm From Memorial Weekend To
September 30th. Admission is Free.
Madison County Historical Society - Historical
Complex Buildings:
1-Bevington-Kaser Mansion
2-Winterset Train Depot
3-Zion Church
4-Field Mercantile Store
5-Stone Barn
815 South Second Ave.
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-2134
Open daily from May 1 to October 31.
Mon. - Sat. 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
(Office hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. all year)
Winterset Art Center
Located one block west of the Birthplace of
John Wayne, the Art Center features
paintings, prints, posters and other artwork by local
artists, as well as a
display honoring George Washington Carver. The 1854-era home was
once used as a
stop on the Underground Railroad.
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Golf Courses
Lakeview Country Club
3724 Lakeview Lane
Winterset, IA 50273-8021
515-462-9962
9 holes over 2,880 yards with a par of 35;
Public; 3 miles from the center of Winterset
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Cedar Bridge Park
