Welcome to the Iron County Historical Society
Since 1974, the Iron County Historical Society has been dedicated to preserving, protecting and sharing the rich history of Iron County, Missouri and its people. Through our museum, publications, programs and outreach, we can help you discover this rich history and help you with researching your own family's history. If you are already a member of the society, you can log-on by clicking on the
Members Only link. If you are not already a member, we would encourage you to
join us and help us to share our rich heritage with future generations. Check out our
Coming Events page to keep up with the latest on upcoming historical society events and use our
Blog page to get the very latest on historical society news, the latest information on changes to the website and information to assist you in researching your Iron County and other ancestors. Our museum is located inside the Arcadia Valley Chamber of Commerce Visitors Center (and AMTRAK Station) on Missouri State Highway 21 in Aradia, Missouri. We are currently open on Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays.
Miners in Front of Pilot Knob Iron Mine, 1919
Happy Thanksgiving
From the Iron County Historical Society, we extend our warmest wishes for a joyous Thanksgiving. May your tables be filled with loved ones, both near and far, and your hearts filled with gratitude for all you hold dear. As we gather to give thanks, let us also remember those who serve our country, stationed around the world. Their sacrifices allow us to enjoy this special day.
Wishing you a safe and blessed Thanksgiving filled with cherished memories.
With gratitude, The Iron County Historical Society
Holiday Hours 2024
January 2025 Quarterly Meeting
Please consider joining us for our January 2025 Quarterly Meeting preceded by our
Annual Members' Show n' Tell Program where our members and guests are invited to bring along and share stories about historical items of interest. Note that the items do not need to have a link to Iron County. The meeting takes place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, January 19,2025 at the First Presbyterian Church of Ironton, located at the corners of Reynolds and Knob streets in Ironton. As always, the public is invited and encouraged to attend.