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Johnson County Museum Of History

Johnson County Museum Of History

The museum houses over 10,000 photographs, documents, and other various artifacts relating to the region’s past and present. Many of the museum’s unique artifacts are used throughout exhibits and help to enhance programs. In addition, an array of antique farm machinery is housed at Sawmill Barn in Johnson County Park. The genealogy and local history library contains a wealth of research materials, many of which are original documents, relating to Johnson County and surrounding regions.

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