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  2. Fort Madison is the Mississippi river crossing and station stop for Amtrak's Southwest Chief. Fort Madison has one of two remaining double swing-span bridges on the Mississippi River, the Fort Madison Toll Bridge, the other being the Government Bridge in Rock Island, Illinois.

  3. City Council Live Broadcast. Facilities & Shelters. Staff Directory. Water Department Consumer Confidence. View All Links. Contact Us. 811 Avenue E. Fort Madison, IA 52627. (319) 372-7700.

  4. Fort Madison is a captivating destination, steeped in history and endowed with natural beauty. Its historic district, adorned with Victorian architecture, offers a glimpse into the past while its parks and green spaces provide tranquil retreats amidst the bustling community.

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    • Sue Y. Lincoln, NE2 contributions. Great place. 2 places for Historical Society both were great. Andy even knew my husband's family history and opened it up for us even tho it wasn't a open day.
    • cenzt. Iowa 5,820 contributions. Exploring Old Fort Madison. Good trip. We arrived at approximately 9:30 am and made our way towards the entrance of the fort.
    • DERtravels. Pomona, CA1,441 contributions. The only Pen Musuem in the United States. Opened in 2011, this volunteered power museum has over 25 different display cases and exhibits of Sheaffer writing instruments and memorabilia.
    • DERtravels. Pomona, CA1,441 contributions. Insight to the Prison SYstem History. This site was opened for 175 years. The tour gives you a history of how life was in prison from 1838 to 20th Century.
    • Snake Alley. During the 1890s, the natural amphitheater in downtown Burlington was removed to make way for a more creative solution. A portion of 6th street was then turned into what’s now known as the most uncouth street in the nation.
    • Fun City. Located in the northwest section of the city is the Catfish Bend Casino. In addition to this, there are also various other attractions at Fun City, such as the Harbor Water Park.
    • Burlington Bees. The Bees are a minor league baseball team that was founded in 1889. They’ve been in the Midwest League for most of their history. Before being relocated in 2020, they were in the Collegiate Wood Bat League.
    • Downtown Burlington. The heart of downtown is filled with restaurants and shops designed to reflect the modern era. This area has also been referred to as a U.S. historic district.
  5. Step through the grand, towering doors that once welcomed carts laden with travelers' belongings in the early 19th century. Within the baggage room, discover the Fort Madison Fire & Police Exhibit, boasting a diverse array of artifacts from various firehouses, police memorabilia, vintage photographs, and even antique fire hoses.

  6. Fort Madison was the site of Chief Black Hawk's first battle against U.S. troops, the only real War of 1812 battle fought west of the Mississippi. It was also the location of the first U.S. military cemetery in the upper Midwest.

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