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Supported by our members, generous donors and Bravo Greater Des Moines.

“Select “History’” then “Historical Markers” to see additional information on those subjects.

The Historical Markers section under the History option has been added.

Our Email Address Has Changed

Our new email address is: johnstonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com

Historical Murals Tours

The City put the 2019 presentations of the historical murals at the intersection of NW 86th St. & NW 62nd Ave. and at formerly Lawson School on their website as follows:

Historical Murals at Cornerstones

Murals in Lawson Elementary

Museum Hours:

The 1902 Simpson House will be open in conjunction with certain Johnston Library, Simpson Barn, and Johnston Commons Park events and by appointment.

Please call the museum phone 515-608-5730 and leave a message or send an email to johnstonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com if you need further assistance.
We will contact you as soon as possible.

The Simpson Barn

The Simpson Barn is a restored barn located at 6169 Northglenn Drive. The barn can be rented for your special event. For information call the Johnston Parks Department at (515) 727-8091.

If you have ever lived, worked or gone to school in Johnston, Iowa you are a part of its unique history. Please join the Johnston (Station) Historical Society.

New members of all ages, who want to learn and help record the past and present history of the area, are always welcome.

To learn more, write:
Johnston (Station) Historical Society
6161 Northglenn Drive
Johnston, Iowa 50131
Or call: (515) 608-5730
Or send us an email: johnstonhistoricalsociety@gmail.com