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Allamakee County Historical Society Museum & Genealogy Research Center

Business
Allamakee County Historical Society Museum & Genealogy Research Center
Street
121 Allamakee St. NW
City
Waukon
State
IA
563-568-2954
Website
allamakeehistory.org
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy, Iowa, Waukon
Tags
History, Museum

Decorah Genealogy Association

Business
Decorah Genealogy Association
Street
808 River St.
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-382-4197
Website
decorahgenealogyassociation.com
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Historical Society and Genealogy, Iowa
Tags
History

Fayette County Historical and Genealogical Society

Business
Fayette County Historical and Genealogical Society
Street
100 N Walnut St.
City
West Union
State
IA
563-422-5797
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy
Tags
History

Fillmore County History Center

Business
Fillmore County History Center
Street
202 County Road 8 Hwy 52
City
Fountain
State
MN
507-268-4449
Website
www.fillmorecountyhistory.org
Category
2025-2026, Fountain, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota
Tags
History, Museum

Museum & genealogy library. Willie's Grocery exhibit, country school house, Pietenpol hangar & aircraft, Oliver tractor collection, antique agricultural equipment, sinkhole exhibit. Near the start of the Root River Bike Trail. Open Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm. No admission charge to the museum.

Giants of the Earth Heritage Center

Business
Giants of the Earth Heritage Center
Street
163 W. Main St.
City
Spring Grove
State
MN
507-498-5070
Website
giantsoftheearth.org
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota, Spring Grove
Tags
History

Historic Forestville

Business
Historic Forestville
City
Forestville
State
MN
Website
www.mnhs.org/forestville
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota, Preston, Recreational
Tags
History, Museum, Tours

Tour this historic town as you explore the choices and changes that faced area inhabitants.

Houston County Historical Society

Business
Houston County Historical Society
Street
104 History Lane
City
Caledonia
State
MN
507-725-3884
Website
www.houstoncountyhistoricalsociety.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Caledonia, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota
Tags
History, Museum

Located by Houston County Fairgrounds - Open year-round! Flatten-Swenson log home, Sheldon Presbyterian Church, Daley School, Agriculture Building, Mayville Town Hall. Other displays of Houston County in the new museum.

Howard-Winneshiek Genealogical Research Center

Business
Howard-Winneshiek Genealogical Research Center
Street
320 N Elm
City
Cresco
State
IA
563-547-2540
Website
cresco.lib.ia.us
Category
2025-2026, Cresco, Historical Society and Genealogy, Iowa
Tags
History

Cresco Public Library

La Crosse County Heritage Center

Business
La Crosse County Heritage Center
Street
506 Main Street
City
La Crosse
State
WI
608-782-1980
Website
lchshistory.org/lacrosseareaheritagecenter
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy, La Crosse, Wisconsin
Tags
History

Lanesboro Museum

Business
Lanesboro Museum
Street
105 Parkway Ave S
City
Lanesboro
State
MN
507-467-2177
Website
lanesboro.com
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy, Lanesboro, Minnesota
Tags
History, Museum

Peterson Station Museum

Business
Peterson Station Museum
Street
228 Mill St.
City
Peterson
State
MN
507-875-2415
Website
.petersonmn.com/peterson-museum
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy
Tags
History, Museum

Prairie du Chien Historical Society

Business
Prairie du Chien Historical Society
Street
717 S. Beaumont Road
City
Prairie du Chien
State
WI
608-326-6960
Website
fortcrawfordmuseum.com
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy, Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Tags
History

Rushford Depot Museum

Business
Rushford Depot Museum
Street
401 S. Elm St.
City
Rushford
State
MN
507-864-7560
Website
rootrivertrail.org
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota, Rushford
Tags
History, Museum

Spring Valley Methodist Church Museum

Business
Spring Valley Methodist Church Museum
Street
221 W. Courtland St.
City
Spring Valley
State
MN
507-346-7659
Website
springvalleymnmuseum.org
Category
2025-2026, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota, Spring Valley
Tags
History

Winneshiek County Historical Society

Business
Winneshiek County Historical Society
Street
302 S. Mill Street
City
Decorah
State
IA
563-382-4166
Website
winneshiekcountyhistoricalsociety.com
Category
2025-2026, Decorah, Historical Society and Genealogy
Tags
History

Winona County History Center

Business
Winona County History Center
Street
160 Johnson Street
City
Winona
State
MN
507-454-2723
Website
www.winonahistory.org
Category
2025-2026, Attractions, Historical Society and Genealogy, Minnesota, Winona
Tags
History, Museum

Three floors of exhibits, museum shop, research library and archives. Programs and events.

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Iowa Towns

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Wisconsin Towns

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