| NAME |
Wapsipinicon
Mill |
| BUILT |
1867
– 1870 |
| LOCATION |
Independence, Iowa |
| UNIQUE
FEATURES |
 Wapsi
Mill is home to the Buchanan County Historical Society.
It includes a museum of the history of early agriculture
in the county, including pioneer agricultural artifacts.
The mill also has quality interpretive exhibits, photo displays,
and interactive displays that interpret the mill and the milling
industry. The mill is also unique because it is located
in the heart of Independence, rather than in a rural setting. |
| WORKING
MILL? |
No. |
| CONTACT |
Buchanan County
Historical Society
100 1st Street Wes
P. O. Box 321
Independence, Iowa 50644
319-334-4182 |
PUBLIC
ACCESS |
Open
mid-May through mid-Sept. noon-4pm daily, closed Mondays. DVD
on main floor that shows all 6 levels, handicapped accessible
to main floor and restroom.
For group tours need one week notice 319 334-4616.
Self guided tour with interactive exhibits. |
| WEB
SITE |
None |
|
ON NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES? |
Yes |
|
SUBMITTED BY: |
Tom
Hanifan, Muscatine, Iowa |
COMMENTS
FROM
OTHER VISITORS:
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If
you have visited this mill and would like to add your
comments, please send them to
thanifan@aol.com |
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