Grenville M. Dodge House, Council Bluffs

Name: Grenville M. Dodge House
Address: 605 S 3rd St, Council Bluffs, 51503-6614, United States
Telephone: +1 712-322-2406

#9 among attractions in Council Bluffs

Museum, Architecture, History museum

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The Grenville M. Dodge House is a historic house museum in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. This Second Empire mansion, built in 1869, was the home of Grenville M. Dodge, a Union Army general, politician, and a major figure in the development of the railroads across the American West. The house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1961 for its association with Dodge; in 2005 it was included as a contributing property in the Willow-Bluff-3rd Street Historic District. It is now owned by the city of Council Bluffs and is open for tours. ()

Built: 1869 (156 years ago)Coordinates: 41°15'18"N, 95°50'52"W

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605 S 3rd StCouncil Bluffs 51503-6614 United States

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+1 712-322-2406

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Grenville M. Dodge House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: RailsWest Railroad Museum, Pottawattamie County Courthouse, St. Peter's Catholic Church, Union Pacific Museum.

0.6 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
RailsWest Railroad Museum, Council Bluffs
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~1580 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
Pottawattamie County Courthouse, Council Bluffs
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~1930 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St. Peter's Catholic Church, Council Bluffs
10 min walk • St. Peter's Catholic Church is a parish of the Diocese of Des Moines. The church is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1992 as St. Peter's Church and Rectory.
~1480 ftNW
41°15'30"N • 95°51'4"W
Union Pacific Museum, Council Bluffs
8 min walk • Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
0.6 miNW
Synagogue
B'nai Israel Synagogue, Council Bluffs
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~1440 ftNW
Library
Council Bluffs Public Library, Council Bluffs
7 min walk • The Council Bluffs Public Library serves the residents of Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States along with unincorporated and rural areas of Pottawattamie County. Several cities also contract with the library to provide services. It dates back to 1866. The library is currently located on Willow Avenue.
~1850 ftNW
41°15'33"N • 95°51'6"W
Bayliss Park Hall, Council Bluffs
9 min walk • Playground, Park
~580 ftN
Neighbourhood
Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District, Council Bluffs
3 min walk • The Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
0.5 miNW
Georgian architecture
YMCA Building, Council Bluffs
13 min walk • The YMCA Building is a historic building located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Construction of the building was partially funded by railroad magnet Grenville M. Dodge. The front section, designed by local architect Frederic E. Cox, was completed in 1909. The pool/gymnasium addition in the rear of the building was designed by J.
0.4 miN
Interesting neighbourhood, Gothic Revival architecture
Thomas E. Cavin House, Council Bluffs
10 min walk • The Thomas E. Cavin House is a historic building located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. Built in 1887, it is an unusual and well-preserved brick example of an eclectic combination of Colonial Revival, Gothic Revival, and Queen Anne architectural elements. Cavin owned a dry goods store nearby.
~970 ftW
Neighbourhood
Haymarket Commercial Historic District, Council Bluffs
5 min walk • The Haymarket Commercial Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Grenville M. Dodge House open?

Grenville M. Dodge House is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Grenville M. Dodge House?

Nearby attractions include August Beresheim House, Council Bluffs (1 min walk), Willow–Bluff–3rd Street Historic District, Council Bluffs (3 min walk), Haymarket Commercial Historic District, Council Bluffs (5 min walk), Wickham–De Vol House, Council Bluffs (6 min walk).