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The Greef General Store
in Bentonsport is open
​through the winter on weekends.  

The Historic Bentonsport Village, in Southeast Iowa, has several historic buildings owned by the Conservation- *Greef General Store
*Bank Building
*Corns Building
*Odd Fellows Hall
These buildings are rented out to private individuals that set up shops with art, antiques, woodworking,
fudge shop and crafts. 
​The county park stretches along the Des Moines River with campgrounds
at the east end.

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This site gives information on the Van Buren County Conservation's part in this historic village.  

The Historic Greef General Store 
will be open on weekends throughout the winter and spring till the season starts over.  Weather pending, you may want to call them at 319-592-3579 before venturing over.
This shop has antiques, crafts, christmas items, fudge and other fun items.
The Corn's building this next spring season will have new renters and items called the "She Shed" with fiber art, and other items.
The Bank building -artwork, crafts and antiques
The Odd Fellows Hall - woodworking

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Greef General Store- operated by Rhea Huddleston.  Fudge shop and antiques.
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Corn's House-
"She Shed" by Pat Mcleland & group crafts, stained glass, weaving, wool applique, embroidery,  florals, quilts, 
​Classes available.

Bank Building- Bentonsport Artisan Shop  with Sandi & Keith Dimmit
artwork, crafts and some antiques

Odd Fellows Building-  Ted Kralicek and Paul Simpson with woodworking 

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Bentonsport Campground

Bentonsport Playground

new mulch after recent flood 2019

new mulch in Rose Garden after flood 2019

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Bentonsport Rose Garden needed work after winter ice jam.  Conservation spreaded new rock on walking path. 
The Rose garden committee has done a wonderful job on keeping the garden weeded and improvements for the gardens and the Conservation appreciates the time and efforts from the many volunteers.

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Historic Photos

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Campsite On-Line Reservations
  Go to mycountyparks.com to register then to Van Buren County to reserve.
*There is also room for people to drive in and stay at both Bentonsport and Morris Park campgrounds.  Lake Sugema campgrounds can except drive ins but they may want to check with the camp hosts 319-293-3532 first.
Can reserve 1 year in advance!

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