Bentonsport, Historic district in Van Buren County, Iowa, US.
The district covers 35 acres with 16 original blocks featuring Federal, Gothic Revival, and Steamboat Gothic architectural styles along the Des Moines River.
Established in 1836, Bentonsport grew as a major steamboat port with two grist mills and a saw mill until the railroad's arrival in 1866 changed transportation patterns.
The Mason House Inn from 1846 and the Bentonsport Academy from 1851, considered Iowa's oldest high school, represent educational and social centers of the period.
Current residents maintain artisan shops, bed and breakfast establishments, and museums that display local history through artifacts and educational exhibits.
The Lawrence Sullivan Ross Memorial, erected in 2007 within the district, stands as the only Confederate memorial in the state of Iowa.
Location: Iowa
GPS coordinates: 40.63917,-91.86583
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:42
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