Bentonsport Park & Historic District
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visit www.historicbentonsport.com
Iron Truss Bridge (above)
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picture: inside shelter house during an event.
The shelterhouse can be reserved for $25. To reserve, call 319-293-3589 Bentonsport Riverside park runs along the Des Moines River and Bentonsport Historic District. The Conservation in the late 1960's invested in a few of the historic building. Through time, these buildings were restored and now have different people renting the buildings for antique, art and craft shops. The county also provides: Campgrounds along the river. An Iron Truss bridge crosses the river and is safe for people to walk across. A shelterhouse, gazebo, and rose garden is part of the Conservation park for visitors to enjoy. |
Conservation Historic Buildings
The following historic 1840's restored buildings are rented out with private individuals to run as shops.
Greef General Store
Currently ran by Rhea Huddleston Local fudge shop- Addie May Fudge, antiques, crafts and vintage clothing and jewelry |
Bank Building
Reminence ran by Anita Lee Artwork, Repurpose items |
Upstairs is the
Odd Fellows Museum ran by Odd Fellows Chapter with robes and various items used for their meetings. 
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Odd Fellows Hall
Sisters Vintage Antiques and Vintage. Good quality, and unusual items are found at this shop.
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Corn's House
She Shed ran by several different crafters Homemade Crafts and herbs |
