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Plum Grove Historic Home

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Location Address

1030 Carroll St.
Iowa City, IA 52240

Phone(s)

319-569-4502
Two-story brick Plum Grove Historic Home

Experience early Iowa history at the home of Iowa’s first territorial governor, Robert Lucas. He built this seven-room Greek Revival house in 1844 using local materials. 

Though it was once part of an 80-acre farm, it is now nestled in an Iowa City neighborhood and furnished by the National Society of Colonial Dames of America with authentic period artifacts common in 1844–1853.

Visiting Information

Memorial Day – June 30
By Appointment

July 1 – Labor Day
Wednesday – Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closed on July 4

Labor Day – October 31
Saturday – Sunday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Admission & Tours

Free Admission.

Group tours welcome. Please schedule in advance with Johnson County Historical Society at 319-569-4502.

Resources

  • Site History

  • Teacher’s Guide

Physical Location

Location Address

1030 Carroll St.
Iowa City, IA 52240

Phone(s)

319-569-4502

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