Buchanan County Genealogical Society

Buchanan County Genealogical Society This turned into a lengthy project and the book “Buchanan County, Iowa, Cemeteries, 1980" was published.

During the 1976 Bicentennial celebration, the Buchanan County Historical Society decided to research all the cemeteries in Buchanan County, while the tombstones were still legible. The Buchanan County Genealogical Society was formed as a branch of the Historical Society. Since that time thousands of obituary/cemetery cards have been filed and are updated weekly. Our library is staffed entirely by volunteers who help researchers when they visit the library or by mail or email.

50 Years Ago from the Independence Bulletin Journal for December 4, 1975:1) Bridge collapses near Brandon2) Book cart vo...
12/01/2025

50 Years Ago from the Independence Bulletin Journal for December 4, 1975:
1) Bridge collapses near Brandon
2) Book cart volunteers at MHI - Mrs. Marlis Wyatt of Independence and Mrs. Ruth Dage of Brandon

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for November 27, 1975: Jesup Girls' Basketball season begins - Noel Stoffr...
11/28/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for November 27, 1975: Jesup Girls' Basketball season begins - Noel Stoffregan

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal from November 27, 1975:Library refurbished - Dorothy Farber
11/27/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal from November 27, 1975:
Library refurbished - Dorothy Farber

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal - What's Cooking in Buchanan County:1) November 20, 1975 - Daryl Johns...
11/25/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal - What's Cooking in Buchanan County:
1) November 20, 1975 - Daryl Johnson of Independence
2) November 27, 1975 - Dan and Liz Garner of Rowley

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal from November 20, 1975:1) Roof for the new Immanuel Lutheran Church in...
11/24/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal from November 20, 1975:
1) Roof for the new Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence
2) Grand opening of Hess Pharmacy - Ron Hess, John Ryan, and Carl Bruihler

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative from November 18, 1975:1) Opening Ceremonies for the Chatham Senior Center...
11/21/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative from November 18, 1975:
1) Opening Ceremonies for the Chatham Senior Center across from the Post Office - Lawrence Schneider Buela McNamara, Don Sauer, and Chet Stevens.
2) Rairoad bridge fire on the Rock Island line south of Independence.

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for November 18, 1975:1) Mayor Robert Blakesley and Barbara Dodge receive ...
11/20/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for November 18, 1975:
1) Mayor Robert Blakesley and Barbara Dodge receive an award from Gov. Robert Ray for youth involvement In the restoration of Oakwood Cemetery.
2) Streicher Plumbing to open in Lamont

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal from November 20, 1975:1) New building for Immanuel Lutheran Church in...
11/19/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal from November 20, 1975:
1) New building for Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence
2) Accident on 1st St. E. in front of Farmers State Bank, Majestic Tavern, Red Rooster Cafe, and Blakesley Cleaners
3) Grand opening after remodel of Hess Pharmacy owned by Ron Hess

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal from November 20, 1975:An accident on 1st St. E. in the 300 block - in...
11/18/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal from November 20, 1975:
An accident on 1st St. E. in the 300 block - in the background from left are Farmers State Bank, Majestic Tavern, uncertain (anyone know what business was there?), Red Rooster Cafe, and Blakesley Cleaners. Current businesses are Bank Iowa, Joe's Pizza, Kartay, and a soon to open business called The Shelf.

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for November 18, 1975:Mustang Fillies girls' basketball opener vs. Maquoke...
11/18/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for November 18, 1975:
Mustang Fillies girls' basketball opener vs. Maquoketa featuring Kathy Smith

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal from November 13, 1975:City Receives Bicentennial Banner - Leanne Harr...
11/17/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Bulletin Journal from November 13, 1975:
City Receives Bicentennial Banner - Leanne Harrison, Arden Schoep, Barbara Dodge, and Mayor Robert Blakesley.

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for November 4, 1975: Mary Frieden's 1st Grade Class at West Elementary re...
11/17/2025

50 Years Ago in the Independence Conservative for November 4, 1975: Mary Frieden's 1st Grade Class at West Elementary receives a note from President Ford.

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103 4th Avenue SE
Independence, IA
50644

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Thursday 2pm - 5pm

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