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Camp Algona POW Museum

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Opens at January 1-December 31 Saturday-Sunday 13:00-16:00
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114 S Thorington St, Algona, IA 50511, United StatesMap
Phone(515) 395-2267
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  • Neb688
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    Good museum with an impressive number of displays

    One of my favorite things about this museum was the historic video interviews with those who had lived in the camp or worked there. Kudos to this small town and all the artifacts they preserved. The i...

    Reviewed on Aug 7, 2023
  • cocogden
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    Great family visit.

    So interesting, since our grandfather was a head of the Camp. So well done. Can’t wait to bring our children and grandchildren back to see what Grandfather Lt Col Arthur Lobdell did during WW II.

    Reviewed on Jun 18, 2023
  • KathUdel
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    Iowan proud

    The Museum is packed with local history, how the German war impacted the town and changed the landscape of Algona and north Iowa economically and socially. There are so many heartwarming stories exhib...

    Reviewed on Jul 24, 2022
  • L1351EXjasonr
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    A gem in North Central Iowa

    The museum is really well put together and tells the story of the camp beautifully. The group of volunteers they have are extremely dedicated and knowledgeable. The typical hours very dependent on the...

    Reviewed on May 15, 2022
  • 910genem
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    Top Notch Museum

    If anyone ever wants to see an excellent local museum about what it was like to have German prisoners of war during WWII. This is the one. Local curators have put together an outstanding display. G...

    Reviewed on Dec 2, 2021