Jackson County Historical Society Museum
Overview
A local history museum, machine shed of antique agricultural equipment, period rooms, natural history, country school and programs.Contact Information
1212 QuarryMaquoketa, Iowa 52060
United States
Description
The Society added a Machine Shed on the Fair Grounds, to house its outstanding collection of horse powered farm machinery, 1914 Case Steam Engine and an authentic log cabin among thousands of other items. The Hurtsville Lime Kilns are part of the JCHS complex. Sitting along old Highway 61, just north of Maquoketa. They remain the only restored set of four kilns the entire country. In 2008, the JCHS rehabbed the old administration building on the site of the Clinton Engines factory. It is now an interactive museum telling the story of the Clinton Engines Corporation, one of the world's leading producers of small gasoline engines. The building is on the National Register of Historic Places and part of Jackson County's designation as an Iowa Great Place. Also within the Clinton Building is the Jackson County Research and Genealogical library - and extensive collection of local and family history through the years. The Jackson County History Museum and the Hurtsville Lime Kilns are part of the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area. The Historical Society is also a member of Time Travelers, giving it members discounts at fine museums around the country.