Boone County Historical Center

602 Story Street
Boone, IA, 50036
515-432-1907

overview : This original Masonic Temple, built in 1907, is home to collections of the Boone County Historical Society which preserves the flavor and excitement of local history. The dramatic story of Kate Shelley, a 15-year-old who prevented a rail disaster in 1881 is told. - Open Year round Mon-Fri 1-5 pm; June-Aug Mon-Sat 1-5; or by appt.