Toolesboro Mounds & Museum
The Hopewellian mounds at Toolesboro are among the best-preserved and accessible remnants of an ancient culture flourishing from around 200 B.C. to 300 A.D. The five-acre site includes several large surviving mounds, a museum and a prairie demonstration plot. The museum is open seasonally but the grounds are open to visitors year round. Read about the History of Toolesboro or check out the Teacher's Guide for more information. The Toolesboro Mounds and Museum is a National Historic Landmark located on the Great River Road in Louisa County, Iowa. To learn about other fun things to do and places along the Great River Road visit: ExperienceMississippiRiver.com.
About
Location:
East of Wapello
6568 Toolesboro Avenue, Wapello, IA 52653
Museum Hours:
Memorial Weekend - Labor Day: 12:30 - 4:30 pm, Wednesday - Sunday
(open Memorial & Labor Day)
Labor Day - October 31: 12:30 - 4:30 pm, Saturdays only
Closed remainder of the year except by appointment for groups
Size: 5 acres
Habitat: mowed park, timber, prairie
Amenities: museum, outdoor interpretive panels, picnic tables, prairie plot
Activities: picnicking
Trails: 0.1 miles - hiking (mowed trail in prairie)
Maps
Go to Louisa County Conservation Google Map to see all areas and be able to get directions