Union County Historical Village & Museum
Step back into 1890s Iowa — 15 authentic buildings open every summer
About the Historical Village
Step back into the 1890s at the Union County Historical Village, located at the south end of McKinley Park in Creston. Walk through 15 authentic buildings depicting a rural Iowa community of the late 1800s — one of the finest living history sites in southwest Iowa.
The Buildings
- One-room schoolhouse — period furnished and interpreted
- Period home — fully furnished in 1890s style
- General store — stocked with replica period goods
- Printing shop — with period press equipment
- Log cabin — one of the oldest structures in Union County
- Church — a beautifully preserved country church
- Blacksmith shop — with demonstration equipment
- Railroad depot — a smaller companion to the CB&Q downtown
- 1896 barn — housing period agricultural equipment
- Caboose — a restored railroad caboose
- Museum building — rotating exhibits on Union County history
- Plus additional outbuildings and period structures
Visitor Information
- Open: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Season: Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend
- Hours: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Location: South end of McKinley Park, W Adams & Spillway Rd
- Phone: (641) 782-4352
Great for Families
An excellent outing for families with children, school groups, and history enthusiasts. Volunteer interpreters bring the buildings to life with stories of Union County's past.