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Nestled in the heart of Iowa, Greene County boasts a rich history that dates back to its formation on January 15, 1851. Named in honor of General Nathanael Greene, a Revolutionary War hero, the county has evolved from its humble beginnings with the first settler, Truman Davis, who established roots along the Raccoon River. Over the years, Greene County has seen the construction of three courthouses, with the current Greene County Courthouse, built in 1917, standing as a testament to the county’s enduring legacy.
Greene County is a haven for nature enthusiasts, offering picturesque landscapes and an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities. The serene beauty of its rolling hills, verdant parks, and meandering rivers provides a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. The Raccoon River, in particular, is a central feature of the county’s natural charm, inviting residents and visitors alike to enjoy activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking along its scenic trails.
The cultural fabric of Greene County is woven with threads of diversity and community spirit. The county is home to a vibrant mix of cultures, and this diversity is celebrated through various local festivals and events that bring the community together. The local arts scene is thriving, with numerous galleries and performance spaces showcasing the talents of area artists and performers. Educational institutions in the county play a pivotal role in fostering a sense of unity and cultural appreciation, offering programs and initiatives that highlight the rich heritage and diverse backgrounds of its residents.
Whether you are a visitor seeking a peaceful retreat or a prospective resident looking for a welcoming community, Greene County has much to offer. From its storied past to its stunning natural landscapes and strong sense of community, Greene County stands out as a remarkable place to explore and call home. The county's charm lies not only in its scenic beauty but also in the warmth and hospitality of its people, making it an inviting destination for all.
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Nestled in the charming town of Jefferson, Iowa, the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot—more commonly known as the Milwaukee Depot—stands as a venerable monument to the region's rich railroading heritage. Built between 1906 and 1909 by the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, this iconic structure has witnessed over a century of transformation, evolving from a bustling passenger hub to a quiet historical landmark.
The depot’s story begins in the late 19th century when the Wabash, St. Louis, and Pacific Railway first laid tracks through Jefferson in 1882 or 1883. This initiative was part of a grand vision by railroad tycoon Jay Gould, who sought to expand his rail empire across Iowa. Known as the High Bridge Route for its impressive bridge over the Des Moines River, the line soon became a vital artery for commerce and travel. By 1891, the line had changed hands, becoming part of the Des Moines, Northern and Western Railroad, and just four years later, it was absorbed by the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway, colloquially known as the Milwaukee Road.
The Milwaukee Depot, constructed from a standardized architectural plan, mirrors its sister station in Adel, Iowa, showcasing a pragmatic yet elegant design. This new depot replaced an older combination passenger and freight station, which was repurposed solely for freight. For decades, the depot served as a bustling node of activity, its platforms echoing with the sounds of arriving and departing trains. However, by the early 1950s, the rise of automobile travel led to the cessation of passenger services. The depot continued to operate as a freight office until 1980, before falling into disuse.
Despite the cessation of its original functions, the Milwaukee Depot’s historical significance has been recognized and preserved. In 1994, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places, a testament to its enduring architectural and historical value. The depot remains a tangible link to Jefferson’s past, evoking the era when railroads were the lifeblood of American towns.
Visitors today can admire the depot’s well-preserved structure, imagining the myriad journeys that began and ended at its platforms. The depot’s inclusion as a contributing property in the Jefferson Square Commercial Historic District further underscores its importance to the community’s heritage. The towering Mahany Tower, with its 120-foot bell tower, is a striking feature that continues to draw the eyes of passersby, symbolizing the depot’s storied past.
As you stroll through Jefferson, the Milwaukee Depot stands as a reminder of the town's vibrant history and its pivotal role in the broader narrative of American railroading. It invites you to reflect on the transformative power of the railroads and the enduring legacy of those early pioneers who laid the tracks that would shape the future of Jefferson and countless other communities across the nation.
Company Name ● Address ● City ● Phone Number Combined
Bridge Inspections ● 512 W Clark St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4419
Churdan City Clerk ● 507 Sand St ● Churdan ● (515) 389-3334
Churdan Fire Dept ● 410 Sand St ● Churdan ● (515) 389-3297
Churdan Library ● 414 Sand St ● Churdan ● (515) 389-3423
City Of Jefferson ● 220 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3111
City-Jefferson Bldg-Zoning ● 220 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4671
County Shed ● 100 Greene St ● Paton ● (515) 968-4256
County Shed ● 552 240th St ● Scranton ● (712) 652-3856
District Court Clerk ● 114 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2516
Grand Junction City Hall ● 212 Main St E ● Grand Junction ● (515) 738-2585
Grand Junction Fire & Rescue ● 109 Main St E ● Grand Junction ● (515) 738-2585
Grand Junction Light Plant ● 305 11th St S ● Grand Junction ● (515) 738-2726
Grand Junction Public Library ● 106 Main St E ● Grand Junction ● (515) 738-2506
Green County Abraham Lincoln ● E Lincoln Way ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5680
Greene County Assessor ● 114 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5660
Greene County Auditor ● 114 N Chestnut St # 7 ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5680
Greene County Conservation Brd ● 114 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5674
Greene County Drainage Dept ● 114 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5668
Greene County Emergency Mgmt ● 911 W Washington St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2535
Greene County Engineer ● 114 N Chestnut St # 13 ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5650
Greene County Fair Foundation ● C/O Douglas Hawn 650 190th St ● Scranton ● Not Available
Greene County Fsa ● 1703 N Elm St # 1 ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3138
Greene County IA Historical ● PO Box 435 ● Jefferson ● Not Available
Greene County Maintenance Shed ● 701 W Wall St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5657
Greene County Medical Ctr ● 1000 W Lincoln Way ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2114
Greene County Peace Officers ● 1005 E Lincoln Way ● Jefferson ● Not Available
Greene County Recorder ● 114 N Chestnut St # 11 ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5670
Greene County Sanitarian ● 114 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5669
Greene County Shed ● 601 1st St ● Rippey ● (515) 436-7421
Greene County Sheriff's Office ● 204 S Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2136
Greene County Supervisors ● 114 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5681
Greene County Treasurer ● 114 N Chestnut St # 8 ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5675
Greene County Veterans Affairs ● 114 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5673
Greene County Youth Athletic ● PO Box 324 ● Jefferson ● Not Available
Greene County Zoning Commssnr ● 114 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-5669
Hf-Maude E Merchant Meml Lbrry ● 1110 Main St ● Scranton ● (712) 652-3453
Hyde County Park ● 762 D Ave ● Scranton ● (252) 926-4178
Jefferson Building Inspector ● 220 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4660
Jefferson City Clerk ● 220 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3111
Jefferson Fire Station ● 220 N Chestnut St # 5 ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3112
Jefferson Park & Recreation ● 204 W Harrison St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3412
Jefferson Public Library ● 200 W Lincoln Way ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2835
Jefferson Sanitation Dept ● 305 E Head St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-8260
Jefferson Sewage Disposal ● 605 W Russell St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4711
Judges Chambers ● 114 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2651
Judicial Magistrate Office ● 114 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2412
Maintenance Shed ● 305 E Head St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3252
Natural Resources Conservation ● 1703 N Elm St # 2 ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3817
New Opportunities Inc ● 1401 N Elm St # A ● Jefferson ● (641) 747-3845
Paton City Clerk ● 219 S Main St ● Paton ● (515) 968-4533
Paton City Community Building ● 301 S Park St ● Paton ● (515) 968-4174
Paton Fire Dept ● 101 S Main St ● Paton ● (515) 968-4190
Paton Public Library ● 105 S Main St ● Paton ● (515) 968-4559
Paton Volunteer Fire Dept ● 101 S Main St ● Paton ● (515) 968-4131
Rippey Public Library ● 224 Main St ● Rippey ● (515) 436-7714
Scranton City Hall ● 900 Eagle St ● Scranton ● (712) 652-3888
Thomas Jefferson Gdn-Greene ● 201 E Lincoln Way ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2373
Transportation Dept ● 512 W Clark St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-8166
Transportation Dept ● 610 N Pinet St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2176
United States Postal Svc ● 517 Sand St ● Churdan ● (515) 389-3420
United States Postal Svc ● 403 Main St E ● Grand Junction ● (515) 738-2342
United States Postal Svc ● 106 W Harrison St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2061
United States Postal Svc ● 205 S Main St ● Paton ● (515) 968-4315
United States Postal Svc ● 315 Main St ● Rippey ● (515) 436-7732
US Fsa ● 1703 N Elm St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3138
Company Name ● Address ● City ● Phone Number Combined
Air-Temp Plbg Htg & Cooling ● 105 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-7116
Berry S K Co ● 503 Edgewood Ave ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3580
Better For You Bakery LLC ● 101 Sunset Pl ● Jefferson ● (515) 391-9549
Central Iowa Family Eyecare ● 207 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3513
Cranston Repair ● 600 S Cedar St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-8366
D & H Pork LLC ● 2264 295th St ● Rippey ● (515) 436-7001
Dairy Queen ● 507 N Elm St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-8418
Dollar General ● 104 N Locust St ● Jefferson ● (515) 518-1215
Dudam Electric ● 1108 N Elm St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3166
Dunkers By Matt ● 119 N Chestnut St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3221
Funky Zebras Boutique ● 205 N Wilson Ave ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3659
Gilroy's Used & New Furniture ● 402 W Stanford St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2417
Hat Ranch Beef ● 2261 B Ave ● Coon Rapids ● (712) 684-5216
Hy-Vee ● 106 W Washington St # 1 ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4153
Hy-Vee Market Grille ● 106 W Washington St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-0356
Jefferson Community Golf Crse ● 501 W Greenewood Rd ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4178
Louk Plumbing Htg & A C Inc ● 600 N Elm St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2177
Lucky's Bar ● 777 Wild Rose Dr ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-7777
New Hope Bargain Shoppe ● 106 N Wilson Ave ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3022
Owens Heating & Cooling ● 200 W Mckinley St ● Jefferson ● (515) 500-5859
Royal Jewelers ● 112 N Wilson Ave ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4216
RVP 1875 ● 115 S Wilson Ave ● Jefferson ● (515) 370-4306
Sloan Plumbing Htg AC & Septic ● 201 S Cedar St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-8297
Tri County Lbr-Do It Best ● ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3182
Tri-County Lumber ● 1801 N Elm St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3181
Company Name ● Address ● City ● Phone Number Combined
209 Main Street ● 209 S Main St ● Paton ● (515) 968-9109
A & W Restaurants ● 300 N Elm St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4712
Bett & Bev's Bbq ● 808 N Vine St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4999
Breadeaux Pizza ● 109 E Lincoln Way ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-2039
Casa De Oro ● 1409 N Elm St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4877
Chester's ● 807 Fitzpatrick St ● Churdan ● (515) 389-3276
Chester's ● 606 E Highway 30 ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4913
Coaches Corner ● 777 Wild Rose Dr ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-7777
Dairy Queen ● 507 N Elm St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-8418
Godfather's Pizza ● 606 E Highway 30 ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4913
Hy-Vee Market Grille ● 106 W Washington St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-0356
Junkyard Cafe ● 108 W State St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4979
Moe's Mart ● 303 N Elm St ● Jefferson ● Not Available
Peony Chinese Restaurant ● 101 E Lincoln Way ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3928
Snohappy Snoballs ● ● Jefferson ● (515) 351-8386
Subway ● 104 N Elm St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-7827
Company Name ● Address ● City ● Phone Number Combined
Greene County Community School ● 401 E Russell St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-4599
Greene County Elementary Sch ● 401 E Russell St ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-3178
Paton Churdan Community School ● 606 Adrian St ● Churdan ● (515) 389-3111
Prairie Lakes Area Edu Agcy ● 201 E Harrison St # 2 ● Jefferson ● (515) 386-8188