Carroll County Historical Museum - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

Central School is a historic structure located in Lake City, Iowa, United States. A bond referendum for a new school passed in February 1884. The Des Moines architectural firm of Foster & Liebee designed the building in the Italianate style, and it was built by contractor Robert Harrison.

Great Western Park is located on the southwestern edge of Manning, IA and is managed by the Carroll County Conservation Board. The original lake was restored and the whole park is continually being developed. The park features a shelter house, modern restrooms and shower house, playground, fishing, walking trails, shooting range, and a campground. The lake is 12 acres and 14 feet deep, equipped with a boat ramp.

Black Hawk State Park, located in Sac County, Iowa, is a picturesque outdoor destination offering a variety of recreational activities and natural beauty. Situated near Lake View, the park is named after the Native American leader Black Hawk and covers approximately 170 acres of woodlands, prairies, and scenic vistas.

The Chief Black Hawk Statue, located in Sac County, Iowa, is a prominent landmark and tribute to the Native American leader Black Hawk. The statue stands atop a scenic bluff overlooking the Raccoon River Valley, providing visitors with panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The Former Audubon County Courthouse, also known as the Audubon County Historical Society Museum, is a historic building located in Exira, Iowa, United States. Court proceedings were first held in a schoolhouse in Hamlin's Grove after Audubon County was established in 1851.

The Audubon County Home Historic District, also known as the Nathaniel Hamlin Park & Museum, is a nationally recognized historic district located south of Audubon, Iowa, United States. During their journey to the West, Mormons camped here in the 1840s. The place became known as Blue Grass Grove because of a legend that they spilled bluegrass seed from their wagons.