WELCOME
The Allamakee County Historical Society’s mission is to work together with citizens, county-wide, to promote the continued study of Allamakee County’s history through the collection and preservation of buildings, objects, photographs and written materials from our county’s past and to interpret history for the Northeast Iowa community and beyond.
ABOUT OUR MUSEUM
The Museum is housed in the original Allamakee Courthouse built in 1861. The exterior of the Museum is built of native limestone and brick. The interior of this two-story building is built of white pine. Within the Museum, one will discover rooms furnished to reflect the 19th and early 20th century, displays of farm tools, military items, medical room, and the court room-complete with the judge’s bench, chair and gavel. The building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There is a $2.00 charge which is admission to both the Museum and Genealogy Center.
GENEALOGY SERVICES
You are welcome to contact the Museum to do research for you. When contacting us, please share as much information as possible about who you are searching for. Information such as their name, date of birth or death, occupation, land ownership, residence, etc. are helpful. The museum offers photo, slide, and negative scanning. There is a $2.00 charge (plus .50/page plus donation) which is admission to both the Museum and Genealogy Center. You may contact us throughout the year by leaving a message or e-mail.
