Built in 1980 and expanded in 1987 this beautiful limestone structure serves as the center of our complex and a site for community activities.
Some of the articles on display include quilts, glassware, furniture, Indian artifacts, military memorabilia, and even a drum used in the Civil War. The medical bag of Dr. Jessie V. Smith, the doctor who delivered John Wayne, is one of our prized possessions. One room is a local history library. We have a very unique and extensive rock collection. Early Madison County advertising artifacts are housed in several cases. The museum is also home to deer antlers that are the third largest “non typical” rack found in Iowa and the 82nd largest in the world. It is truly a place where one could spend hours!
Each artifact in this exhibit relates to a letter of the alphabet. Many of these objects do not fit in traditional thematic exhibits so this is a unique way to showcase awesome pieces of Madison County history. There are even flashcards to help visitors identify some of the more unusual pieces!
North River Stone School
Located at 2053 N. River School Road in Winterset, the North River Stone School is open by appointment.