Dow House Historical Site

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LocationThe Dow House is located south off Highway 30, on the west edge of Dow City, Iowa.

Operating Hours & Seasons

The Dow House is open to the public starting Memorial weekend to Labor Day weekend, Saturdays and Sundays only, from 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m. Admission fees are $5.00 for adults and $2.00 for children under 14. Arrangements for group tours can be made in advance by calling the Conservation office at 712-263-2748.

June 2024 Dow House Rendezvous and Concert Flyer for the June 2024 Dow House Concert and Old Fashioned Rendezvous!

Discover Dow House Historical Site in Dow City

Located on four acres in the town of Dow City and built from 1872-1874 by Simeon E. Dow, this 13 room country home was purchased by the Crawford County Conservation Board in 1970. With help from the Crawford County Historical Society and the town of Dow City, this house was totally restored and opened to the public in 1974. This home shows the life of a prominent upper middle class citizen and his family in the early 1870's.

This home which is featured in the National Register of Historic Places, shows the life of a prominent upper middle class citizen and his family in the early 1870's.

Also displays a 24'x40' carriage house.

The Friends of the Dow House Foundation is raising money to save, restore, and relocate the Bell Cabin. The GoFundMe can be found at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/restoration-of-the-bell-cabin