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 Updated: 12/24/2011 
Swedish American Museum
Swedesburg, Iowa
Description

The Society created the Swedish American Museum to collect and catalogue artifacts of Swedish heritage and early immigrants of the Swedesburg area. The Museum is housed in The former Farmers union Exchange (FUE) building, built in 1928 by second generation Swedish Farmers. The FUE served Swedesburg and the surrounding area as a general store and Gathering place for the settlers in the area. The building is typical of stores which once dotted the Iowa countryside. The facility is available for meetings, tours and meals.Reservations are required in advance.

History

The Museum maintains a genealogical historical record of the families in the Swedesburg community.

Artifact Collections

Artifacts from local immigrant families.

Research Collections

Genealogy from the local area.

Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars, Members

Appointment required: True

Services
Gift Shop
Group Tours
Address
107 James Ave.
Swedesburg, IA 52652
phone: 319-254-2317
e-mail: swedish@iowatelecom.net
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Hours of Operation
Monday - Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday9 AM - 4 PM
Sunday, Wednesdayclosed
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