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Queen Dunkerton Grinnell Educational Village

Explore the Chicago Great Western Depot, both the Bennington and Barclay one room schoolhouses and small Chapel.  Plans include an amphitheater for educational programs.

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Preserving the Past

Preserving the Past

Preserving the Past

The Dunkerton Historical & Tourism Association preserves local culture and promotes the community.  This will enable present and future generations to learn about and maintain our unique heritage

Our History

Preserving the Past

Preserving the Past

James Dunkerton offered the railroad company the right of way across his Iowa farm.  The railroad would be required to pay for the land unless they built a depot on the land and named it Dunkerton.  His offer was accepted, grading began in August and was completed on December 1, 1886.   

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Donations/memberships of $250 or more receive a leaf on the donor tree.  Charter members are noted with acorns on their leaves. 


The donation tree and background were crafted by Dennis Magee.  The trunk is from walnut collected by Raleigh Magee, the brown boards from Max Stender's barn and the red boards were salvaged after the 2008 tornado destroyed Tom Magee's barn. 


Ross Jones creates and installs the leaves for the tree.


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August 16

Prairie Lands: Community Connection

10am

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11am

Dunkerton Public Library

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August 16

Prairie Lands: Community Connection

Justin Meissen, UNI Research and Restoration Program Manager, will be speaking on local prairie lands. 

10am

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11am

Dunkerton Public Library

August 16

Collection time: Bring your items or photos with Dunkerton history

11am

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Noon

Dunkerton Public Library

Event Details

August 16

Collection time: Bring your items or photos with Dunkerton history

Together we can preserve our heritage.  Items can be scanned, photographed and returned to you.   

11am

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Noon

Dunkerton Public Library

Sept 20

Meet on Main: Community Connection

10am

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11am

Dunkerton Community Hall

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Sept 20

Meet on Main: Community Connection

Please join us in front of Dunkerton Community Hall.  We will start our Main Street journey, talking about our memories.

10am

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11am

Dunkerton Community Hall

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There are so many ways to support our mission. Contact us to find out more about volunteer opportunities, fundraising events, and ways to get our message to your community.  DH&T is a 501(c)(3) organization - contributions are tax-deductible.

Dunkerton Historical & Tourism Association

203 E. Tower Street - P. O. Box 215, Dunkerton, IA 50626

319-822-4610 DunkertonHistory@gmail.com

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