Fayette County Iowa Historical Society in West Union, Iowa

This historical society preserves and provides access to local historical records, photographs, and artifacts that document the community's past. Fayette County Iowa Historical Society is located at 100 North Walnut Street, West Union, IA. Researchers should contact the society in advance to schedule a visit, discuss their topic, and confirm whether the specific records they need are available in the on-site collection.

About Fayette County Iowa Historical Society

The Fayette County Iowa Historical Society, located in West Union, IA, is a local organization dedicated to studying and preserving the history of West Union. The Historical Society fosters an appreciation of the past, with an emphasis on local history. In addition to collecting and preserving historical artifacts, photographs, and personal stories, the Historical Society conducts research into local Fayette County families and businesses, which they present to the public through exhibits. The Historical Society also provides public historical records.

• Genealogical research assistance and accessing family history records
• Historical archive hours, research appointments, and collection access
• Donating documents, photographs, or artifacts to the historical collection
• Historic property preservation assistance and landmark designation inquiries