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Lumber Capital of the World

Clinton During The Lumber Years Book

The museum's new book is out. Hidden History of Clinton, Iowa published by The History Press.

​During the shutdown, the museum can mail you the book, or you can purchase a book for pick up once we open! The book is $22.00 and if you want it shipped, it's an additional $5 dollars. 
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Sawmill Stories 

For a close look at the history of the American Lumber saga, follow our podcast with the Clinton Herald & the Clinton History Club. 



Must Read Books 

Below you will find a slideshow of must read books on the American lumber industry and Clinton's history. 

Introduction to Clinton's Sawmill

​History


Presentation of Clinton's Role In The

​Lumber Saga



​Struve Mill 

The Struve Mill consists of thirteen restored woodworking machines. The machines were used by Leslie Struve in his mill in Hauntown, Iowa. Below is one of his pieces, the production rip saw. 



​Elevate Iowa: Changes in the Industry

Go to ​http://sawmillelevateiowa.weebly.com/ to discover the the history and the future of the three main jobs that comprises the lumber industry: lumberjacks, sawyers, and millworks. 

Located along the Mississippi River at the crossroads of the Great River Road and the Lincoln Highway, ​ come discover when Clinton was at the crossroads of log rafts, sawmills, and railroads. 


Hours

Monday: 1pm-6pm
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Tu-Sat: 10am-6pm
Sunday: 1pm-5pm

​Museum is closed on New Year's Day, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day

Admission Prices

Adults (12+): $6.00
Children (4-11): $5.00
Children 0-3: Free
​​Memberships: Family for $80, Individual for $25, Duo for $45

Group Rates Available for groups of 15 or more (Must Call At Least 24 Hours in Advance)
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Address

2231 Grant Street
​PO Box 3191
​Clinton, Iowa 52732

Contact

563.242.0343
​Executive Director: director@thesawmillmuseum.org
Director of Programming: programming@thesawmillmuseum.org
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