Monroe County Historical Society & Museum

Monroe County Historical Society & Museum Monroe Co. Historical Society is preserving our county history, & maintains a Museum.

The Monroe County Historical Society was formed in 1959 when a passionate group of people discussed the importance of preserving our country history. They not only maintain our Historical Museum, the Kendall Place, Buxton - a once thriving coal mining town but are also home to the Genealogy group. There are many other historic exhibits showing the many changes our county has seen!

06/12/2026
Larry Bettis portraying John Porter, 2011 Restoration Days
06/06/2026

Larry Bettis portraying John Porter, 2011 Restoration Days

06/06/2026

Museum will be open today 1-4

06/03/2026

đź‘‘ Applications Now Open for the 2026 Miss Albia Program! đź‘‘

We’re looking for the next young leader to represent our community as Miss Albia 2026!

If you will be an Albia High School Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior during the 2026–2027 school year and you’re interested in being a positive community influencer—both on our social media and at local events—this opportunity is for you! Click here for the application https://forms.gle/D9GZF2gc94NnCvxp6 or can pick up at Urban Grace Beauty+Aesthetics.

đź“… Applications due: June 30, 2026
🏆 Judging: July 2026
🎉 Coronation: Albia Restoration Days in August

We can’t wait to meet the amazing young women who step forward to represent Albia with pride, kindness, and community spirit. 💛✨

06/03/2026
New Fire Wagon, 1911
05/28/2026

New Fire Wagon, 1911

05/23/2026

The Museum will be open today 1-4.

Address

114 A Avenue E
Albia, IA
52531

Opening Hours

1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(641) 932-7046

Website

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