Tama County, Iowa
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Tama County Freedom Rock
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See one of Iowa’s many freedom rocks designed and painted by Ray “Bubba” Sorensen in honor of veterans.
East end of Gladbrook, Iowa, on Highway 96
http://www.traveliowa.com
Sponsor: Gladbrook American Legion & Auxiliary
Gladbrook Heritage Museum
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Artifacts relating to life in the Gladbrook area in years past. Many unique items including a very tall chair!
319 -2nd Street
Gladbrook, IA 50635
641-473-2410
Open by appointment
Sponsor: Darrell & Jeanne Paustian
MESKWAKI CULTURAL CENTER & MUSEUM
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Preserving the cultural heritage of the Meskwaki People by providing information adn promoting education for a deeper understanding of the Meskwaki Tribe, its history, and its culture.
349 Meskwaki Road
Tama, IA 52339
641-484-3185
Open Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
large groups by appointment
KING TOWER CAFE
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King Tower Cafe
Serving breakfast all day, all-you-can-eat fish on Fridays, daily specials. In business since 1937.
1701 E. 5th Street
Tama, IA 52339
641-484-5970
Facebook “King Tower Cafe”
Mon, Wed, Thur 10am-8pm; closed Tuesday; Fri 10am-9pm; Sat 7am-8pm; Sun 7am-3pm
TAMA COUNTY COURTHOUSE
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Tama County Courthouse
Built in 1866, 95% of the clock tower is original and has been completely restored. Internal workings of the clock are displayed on the 2nd floor (elevator access).
100 W. High Street
Toledo, IA 52342
Mon-Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Sponsored by State Bank of Toledo, member FDIC
Clutier Museum & Gift Shop
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Preserves the Czech heritage of early settlers as well as the history of the town. Includes country school and two-cell jail.
227 Main Street
Clutier, IA 52217
319-442-7613
Open by appointment
Dysart Historical Center
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Historical, Agricultural, & Machine Shed Museums, restored country school, memorial rose garden, & courtyard. Dedicated to preservation & education.
612 Crisman Street
Dysart, IA 52224
319-476-5715 or 319-476-7345
http://www.DiscoverDysart.org
Sundays 2-4pm May-Sept
also by appointment
Traer Historical Museum
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Items and displays pertaining to northern Tama County history. Civil War era 3” ordnance rifle, an area honoring James “Tama Jim” Wilson, hand-carved folk art, business, home, agriculture, and school memorabilia.
514—2nd Street
Traer, IA 50675
319-478-2346
traermuseum@gmail.com
Find us on Facebook – Traer Historical Museum
Open Apr-Dec by appointment
Tama County Museum & Genealogy Library
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Celebrating and preserving Tama County’s past. Extensive genealogy library. Three floors of exhibits including Native American artifacts & art, furnished log cabin, military and agricultural displays.
200 N. Broadway
Toledo, IA 52342
(641) 484-6767
tracers@pcpartner.net
www.tamacountyhistory.org
Mar – Dec Tues-Sat 1-4:30 pm
Lincoln Highway Bridge
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Marks the Lincoln Highway which took early travelers through Tama-Toledo. Built in 1915. Guard rail sides spell out LINCOLN HIGHWAY in block lettering concrete.
Sponsored by State Bank of Toledo