Local brief
Museum and archive pointers near Winterset
The Madison County historical society shares local history, collections and visiting information on its public site.
Local history in Madison County, Iowa, is collected and shared by a historical society with its own public website.
About the county, from Wikipedia: “Madison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,548.”
How the source describes itself: “Open May 1 to October 30 each year, the Complex welcomes all as we fulfill our mission to engage the public in the heritage of Madison County, Iowa.”
Many historical societies keep limited, volunteer-staffed hours. Check the site or call ahead before visiting a museum or archive.
Original source: Madison County historical society — https://www.historyonthehill.org/
Photo: Wikimedia Commons via the Wikipedia article “Madison County, Iowa”.
What to read next: the Madison County hub on Notice Nearby (https://noticenearby.com/ia/madison) for public notices and other briefs in the area.
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Source: the public notice on this register NN-LOCAL-19121-20261014 · Madison County historical society via Notice Nearby desk.
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