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  • Market to Market Relay took off here on May 14.
  • Students visit Tower!
  • Another rooftop art installation in 2022.
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  • Paul Nally Observation Deck
  • Our staff is ready to welcome visitors!
  • Upcoming Bell Tower Festival June 10-11
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How to find us? Come listen to the bells play a tune and ride the elevator to the top for an amazing view!
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While You're Here

  • City of Jefferson
  • Deal's Orchard
  • Experience Jefferson
  • Gallup House
  • Greene Bean Coffee
  • Greene County Historical Museum
  • History Boy Theatre
  • Iowa Lincoln Highway Association- Greene County
  • J.V. Vineyard & Retreat
  • Jefferson Matters: A Main Street & Chamber Community
  • Jefferson Telecom Telephone Museum
  • Raccoon Valley Bike Trail
  • RVP~1875
  • Spring Lake Park
  • Thomas Jefferson Gardens of Greene County
  • Wild Rose Jefferson & Cobblestone Inn
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Did you know... Click here to see fun facts about the Mahanay Memorial Tower!
Yes! You can rent the tower!
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Visit the Mahanay Bell Tower!

The Mahanay Bell Tower is now open daily from 10 am – 4 pm. Our friendly staff will share the story of Floyd and Dora Mahanay in our lovely lobby area. An elevator will take you to the Paul Nally Observation deck which is all enclosed with glass and air-conditioned, so easy for visitors to […]

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Festival is smashing success!

The 2022 Bell Tower Festival that also celebrated Jefferson’s 150th birthday was an outstanding success. The attendance at the Mahanay Bell Tower over the three days was close to 1,000 visitors. So many comments of all ages on the bells ringing, rooftop art, view from the observation deck and friendly staff members were heard throughout […]

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Bell Tower Festival 2022

The Bell Tower Festival is ready to kick into gear for this weekend. The theme coincides with the 150th Sesquicentennial of Jefferson. Activities begin on the square on Thursday night with a fundraiser Dinner Party and continue throughout the weekend. Check out this website for a full schedule of events and sign-ups for all of […]

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100 E Lincoln Way
Jefferson, IA 50129 USA

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