Humboldt County
Historical Association
PO Box 162
Humboldt, Iowa
50548
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CHICKEN HOUSE
The Chicken House is unique. It was built by a German farmer in the LuVerne area, who back plastered the walls, just as he was accustomed to do in the old country. There was method in his madness--it was easier to spread lime lice inhibitor on the smooth surface of the plastered wall. There are many items connected to raising of chickens on display in the Chicken House.
RUTLAND JAIL
The one-room jail used to sit north of the main street in Rutland and was used mainly to house the town drunk overnight. One desperado was said to have been held on his way to trial in eastern Iowa. The inside of the jail has been restored and furnished as it was at the turn of the century.
The Chicken House and the Jail are
open
June through September on
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
10:00 - 4:00
Sunday 1:30 - 4:30
SPECIAL
TOURS MAY BE ARRANGED BY CALLING
Museum Director: Connie Overby (515) 890 9652
c.overby@mchsi.com
GENERAL ADMISSION $5.00