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Prairie Bridges Park
north end of town
Ackley, IA
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Phone:641-485-1623
Web: www.ackleyiowa.net/PrairieBridges.htm
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101 acres of prairie, timber, stocked fishing ponds, biking and walking trials. 8 unique or historical bridges, 120 campsites, restroom and shower facilities. 3 miles of scenic trails, 18 acres of Jacobs Prairie that contains many plants and grasses that are native to Iowa. |
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Sauerkraut Days
Ackley, IA
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Web: www.ackleyiowa.net/Events.htm
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Sauerkraut days is an annual tradition in Ackley that takes place in June. For over 100 years this four day event brings people together for a celebration that is complete with carnival rides, live entertainment, free wieners and sauerkraut, a grand parade, and many other events.
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Settlement of the Prairie Site
North Butler
Ackley, IA
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Phone:641-847-2201
Web: www.ackleyheritagecenter.com
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Restored 1870 prairie site which features: the Limburg I House, Clutterville Country School, Charley's Farm Windmill, Prairie Style Barn and a blooming prairie garden. |
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Coulter City Park
Main Street
Coulter, IA
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Frisbee Disc Golf - 9 hole |
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Interstate Lake Park
2.5 miles West, 1 mile South
Coulter, IA
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Phone:641-456-4375
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Boat ramp, canoeing, fishing, hunting, ice fishing |
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Dows Historical Center and Depot Welcome Center
1896 Railroad St
Dows, IA
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Phone:515-852-3595
Web: www.dowsiowa.com/WelcomeCenter.html
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Built in 1896, this Burlington Northern/Rock Island Depot is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is furnished with period railroad memorabilia and historical artifacts. |
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Maynes Grove
3 miles West
Geneva, IA
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Web: www.franklincountyconservation.org/lodge.php
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Excellent hiking and cross country skiing trails with a new four season lodge available for public use. Picnic areas, horseback riding, canoing, fishing and hunting.
This 280-acre area has a 12-acre lake stocked with bass and bluegill. Piers are easily accessible for users with limited mobility. Along the 12-mile hiking, horseback riding and cross country skiing trail prairie flowers cover the ground.
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Old Stone House
Raven and 105th St
Geneva, IA 50633
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Phone:641-456-5777
Web: www.oldstonehouse.org
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The Old Stone House was built in 1854 by Leander Reeve using stone and timber from nearby Maynes Creek and Grove. This gracious home plus a nearby cabin served as the seeds for the first settlement in Franklin County |
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Band Shell Park
Hampton City Park
Hampton, IA 50441
Contact: City of Hampton
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Web: www.hamptonia.us/bandshell.php
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Located south of Highway 3 directly across from the Franklin County Courthouse. Park may be reserved for events at City Hall, with completion of a rental agreement and payment of a $100.00 deposit (refundable upon satisfactory inspection by City staff of the premises following the event).
The Hampton Municipal Band performs weekly concerts at this venue during June and first part of July, and such events as Summerfest and other community celebrations are held at this location. Contact the Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce (641-456-5668) regarding schedules and details for these festivities. |
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Beeds Lake State Park
1422 165th St
Hampton, IA
Contact:
Phone:641-456-2047
Web: www.friendsofbeedslake.com
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Beeds Lake provides over one mile of great shoreline fishing as well as a boat ramp for access to the lake. Beeds Lake also has two miles of walking trail. A 170 foot long spillway with horizontal layers of limestone drops an abruptly 40 feet. Beeds lake offers 99 electrical and 44 non electrical camping sites, picnic shelters, fishing with a bait house open during summer season, boating, swimming, hiking, biking and jogging trails. |
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East Park
Highway 3, 2 miles E
Hampton, IA 50441
Contact: City of Hampton
Phone:641-456-4853
Web: www.hamptonia.us/east_park.php
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Located along Highway 3, approximately five blocks east of Highway 65. This park is a venue for soccer games, as well as a disc golf course and picnic shelter. |
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Franklin County Fair
1008 Central Ave. W, POBox 442
Hampton, IA 50441
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Phone:641-456-2049
Web: www.franklincountyfair.com
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One of Iowa’s top county fairs that features a historical emphasis that makes it unique. Grandstand shows include a PRCA Rodeo and stage shows with top country recording stars. Grandpa’s Farm has old time farming demonstrations with vintage equipment powered by draft horses, steam engines, and antique tractors.. During the fair the early 1900’s town, Pleasant Hill, has demonstrations, craftsmen, entertainment, and reenactments.
The fair has a free gate and parking and limited camping available.
Fair Dates: July 17-21, 2013 |
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Franklin County Historical Society
on Franklin County Fairgrounds
Hampton, IA 50441
Contact: Darwin Meyer
Phone:641-456-5777
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Visit the Franklin County Historical Society to see and experience the history of our county. Exhibits of: period kitchens, clothing, entertainment, military history, machinery hall and a geneology library. |
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Franklin Wellness Center
1514 Central Ave. E
Hampton, IA
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Phone:641-456-2827
Web: www.franklinwellness.com
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full gymnasium, pool, walking track, weight lifting room |
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Hampton Country Club
1620 Country Club Lane
Hampton, IA
Contact: Angie Harper
Phone:641-456-3256
Web: www.hamptoncountryclub.com
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Among the premiere 9-hole courses in Iowa, the Hampton Country Club golf facility in Hampton, Iowa features 3,176 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 37. The course rating is 35.1 and it has a slope of 116.
The Hampton Country Club opened in 1920 and Hampton resident Angie Harper is the General Manager. The Hampton Country Club offers a lounge, restaurant, clubhouse rentals, and practice facilities. |
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Harriman Nielsen Fall Festival
10th St NW
Hampton, IA
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Pumpkin carving, horse trolley rides, great food and conversation -- come visit the Fall Festival and meet new friends -
First Sunday in October |
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Harriman Park
320 - 19th Ave. NE
Hampton, IA 50441
Contact: City of Hampton
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Web: www.hamptonia.us/harriman_park.php
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The popular 4-season Shelter #6 and six other open shelters (Shelter #1 larger and partially enclosed) are available for reservations up to six months in advance. Playground equipment is also available to entertain children. |
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Maysville School
five miles S and 1/4 mile east on 9th st
Hampton, IA
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Phone:641-456-5777
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Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the school is the only remaining building of the early town of Maysville. |
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Pleasant Hill
Franklin County Fairgrounds
Hampton, IA
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Phone:641-456-5777
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Take a step back in time as you visit this charming prairie community featuring vintage buildings in an old time setting. The village features a saloon, jail, country church, country school, mercantile, bank and post office, livery, blacksmith shop and wood shop. |
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Progress Park
600 First Street NW
Hampton, IA 50441
Contact: City of Hampton
Phone:641-456-4853
Web: www.hamptonia.us/progress_park.php
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Venue for the Hampton Aquatic Center (opened May 28, 2011), tennis courts, basketball courts, little league ball games and playground equipment. |
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R.E.A. Power Plant Museum
4 miles S on Hwy 65 and 1 1/2 miles west on 110th St
Hampton, IA 50441
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Phone:641-456-5777
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On the National Register of Historic Places, this first rural electric utility plant has been selected as a point of interest in the Silos and Smokestacks National Heritage Area. |
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Summerfest and Car Show
5 1st St SW
Hampton, IA 50441
Contact: Greater Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
Phone:641-456-5668
Web: www.hamptoniowa.org
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August 9 & 10, 2013 |
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Veterans Memorial
12 1st Avenue NW
Hampton, IA
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We honor our veterans - please stop and pay your respects. |
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West Diamonds
Hampton, IA 50441
Contact: City of Hampton
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Web: www.hamptonia.us/west_diamond.php
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Located north of Highway 3 along Olive Avenue on the west edge of Hampton. Venue for little league and adult softball and baseball games (two diamonds). |
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Creeden Prairie
4 miles north, 2 miles east of
Hansell, IA
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Phone:641-456-4375
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Canoeing, Fishing, Hunting, Geocaching (picture courtesy of DNR) |
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North Hansell Shooting Complex
2 miles North of Hansell
Hansell, IA
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Come on over and take a little target practice ............. |
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Westfork Wildlife Area
3 miles N, 4 miles E
Hansell, IA
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canoeing, fishing and hunting |
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Latimer Golf Club
125 East St
Latimer, IA
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Phone:641-579-6090
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9 hole course with clubhouse |
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Latimer Veterans Memorial
114 Gull AVe
Latimer, IA
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We honor our veterans - please stop and pay your respects. |
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Popejoy Conservation Park
1.5 miles SW
Popejoy, IA
Contact: Franklin County Conservation
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Web: www.franklincountyconservation.org/camping.php
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There is a sledding hill that is used during the winter months, a helter building which includes a wood burning stove for your comfort. Camping, picnic shelter and areas, canoeing, fishing and snowmobiling. |
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Ingebretson Memorial Grove
2 miles West, 1 mile North
Sheffield, IA
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Phone:641-456-4375
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Hiking trail, cross country skiing, geocaching |
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Ridge Stone Golf Club
7 Brickyard Road
Sheffield, IA
Contact:
Phone:641-892-8040
Web: www.ridgestonegolfclub.com
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9 hole course
Men's USGA Course Rating:
GOLD 73.0 Slope Rating 128
BLACK 69.7 Slope Rating 116
BLUE 67.6 Slope Rating 109 |
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Sheffield Community Club
PO Box 556
Sheffield, IA 50475
Contact: Jill Conlon, President
Phone:641-892-4919
Web: www.sheffieldiowa.com
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Sheffield Game & Management Area
2 miles W, 1 mile N of Sheffield
Sheffield, IA
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Phone:641-456-4375
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Enjoying canoeing, fishing, & hunting. |
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Sheffield Game and Management Area
2 miles W, 1 mile N
Sheffield, IA
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Phone:641-456-4375
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canoeing, fishing and hunting |
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Sheffield Municipal Swimming Pool
Sheffield, IA
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Sheffield Sourdough Days
Sheffield, IA
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Explore Sheffield June 19 and June 20 -- eat, play, listen - we've got it all |
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Sheffield Veterans Memorial
505 Gilman St
Sheffield, IA
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We honor our veterans - please stop and pay your respects. |
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Sheffield Veteran's Memorial
City Park - Gilman Street
Sheffield, IA
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Memorial displaying Sheffield's military veterans |
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