Jones County Historical Society

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Edinburgh Historic Village and Museum, Jones County, Iowa

Mission Statement

The Jones County Historical Society mission is for heritage preservation focusing on the unique history of Jones County, Iowa; heritage education being a leader in the preservation of local history; and heritage tourism collaborating and working together with other historical and cultural organizations.

Vision Statement

The Jones County Historical Society will be an educational resource, a leader in the preservation of local history, and an integral part of the community collaborating with other historical organizations in the area working together for mutual assistance and for the benefit of local history.

JONES COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

The Jones County Historical Society was organized in the early 1970s. All items on display have been donated and volunteers maintain the grounds, buildings and displays. The Edinburgh Historical Village and Museum is located about 2 miles east of Amber, just off E23, 1/4 mile on Edinburgh Road. From Anamosa, proceed north on Hwy 151 to E23. Turn right on E23 and proceed through Amber about 2 miles to Edinburgh Road (by Edinburgh Manor). Edinburgh Village is behind the Jones County Maintenance Garage.

The grounds of the Edinburgh Historic Village and Museum is available for family reunions, alumni gatherings, weddings, organizational meetings, and group tours.

There is no entrance fee for the Edinburgh Historic Village and Museum , however, donations are appreciated.

                                         HOURS                                                        MEMBERSHIP                                                       
                     May-September:  Sunday, 1 pm to 4 pm                    $5.00 Individual per year
                                             or                                                           $10.00 Family per year
                                     By appointment                                               
                                                   
                                        ADDRESS                                                      CONTACTS
                                13838 Edinburgh Rd.                                    Daryl Wherry , 563-485-2912
                          Scotch Grove, IA 52310                               Byron Freese, 563-487-3651

Jones County Historical Society Addition

Edinburgh Ghost Town, Jones County, Iowa

This website will offer additional photos and information. Check back often.

COMING EVENTS

October 26, 2008 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm - Safe Trick or Treat

Trick or Treating, Expanded Haunted Walk, Games sponsored by the Girl Scouts

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Hosting Museum on Sunday Afternoons, May - September

Volunteers who are new can team up with someone else to get acquainted with the procedure. To volunteer or receive more information, please contact Daryl Wherry , 563-485-2912 or Byron Freese, 563-487-3651.

Maintenance Projects

Various ongoing projects. For more information and/or to volunteer, please contact Daryl Wherry , 563-485-2912 or Byron Freese, 563-487-3651.

NEWSLETTERS

April 2008

January 2008

October 2007

June 2007

April 2007

January 2007

ARTICLES AND PHOTOS

"The Banks of Jones County" from “The Atlas & Plat Book of Jones County, Iowa”, published by the Jones County Times - copyright 1921

"Manufacturing Enterprises of the County" from “The Atlas & Plat Book of Jones County, Iowa”, published by the Jones County Times - copyright 1921

"The Scotch Grove Trail" from “The Palimpsest”, that was published monthly at Iowa City by The State Historical Society of Iowa ,published November 1923

"Edinburg - The County Seat" from History of Jones County Vol. 1, published in 1910

"Some Early Commissioner's Records" from History of Jones County Vol. 1, published in 1910

"The First Postoffice" from History of Jones County Vol. 1, published in 1910

"Only tiny cemetery marks former town" from Monticello Express, July 10, 1965

"First settlement was forerunner to Monticello" from Monticello Express, July 10, 1965

"Long forgotten village" and "Once site of grist mill" from Monticello Express, July 10, 1965

"Black Hawk battle fact or fiction" and "College at Olin was short-lived" from Monticello Express, July 10, 1965

"Opera Houses of Jones County" from Opera Houses of Iowa by George D. Glenn and Richard L. Poole

"Poor effort at comedy" from Cedar Rapids Tribune, May 23, 1930

"Earthquake History" and "Severe Windstorm of 1898" from History of Jones County Vol. 1, published in 1910

ANNOUNCEMENTS

January 2008

The Nellie Stege Trust awarded a grant to The Jones County Historical Society for the Edinburgh Historic Village and Museum Improvement Project.

January 2008

The Alliant Energy Foundation awarded a grant to The Jones County Historical Society for the Historical Document and Photograph Preservation Project.

April 2007

The Jones County Non-Endowed Fund of The Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation awarded a grant to The Jones County Historical Society for the Preservation and Display of Museum Artifacts Project.

WEBSITES OF INTEREST

Jones County IAGenWeb Project
  For more information, contact: Jones County Historical Society, Main Museum, 563-487-3711 (only during open hours).

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Updated 22 September 2008