Mower County Historical Society — Attraction in Austin

My cousin and I visited the Historical Society last week and found the staff very helpful and accommodating. Information there is well organized and easy to find. We are doing genealogical research on the Rooney families who lived in Adams in the late 1800s and 1900s. We found some information we were looking for - and some we didn't even know existed. We'll be...

I love history and there is a very good collection of local history and explanations and many knowledgeable people who are passionate about Mower County history. Definitely recommend for families and a trip for grandparents to share with their grandchildren about how life was when they...

Locomotive is jammed into a locked building so you can’t get a good picture of it. No front desk. Staff didn’t want to answer questions. No respect for our 2nd Amendment rights....