Fremont County, Iowa Museum & Genealogy Research

Fremont County, Iowa Museum & Genealogy Research Genealogy Assistance This page represents the genealogy department of the Fremont County Historical Society.

Pictures from the museum's collection are posted weekly telling the story of the people and places in Fremont County's History. Our museum, the Fremont County History Center/Iowa's Championship Rodeo Museum contains exhibits focusing on the history of our Fremont County towns and the rodeo history. Use of our Genealogy Library by the public is welcome and we will assist you if you are not in the a

rea. If you are looking for information on your ancestors in Fremont County, Iowa and need help, just message the details and we will see what we can find for you. Donations and/or yearly memberships are always appreciated and needed as we are a nonprofit and struggle to keep the museum open to preserve our our history and provide genealogy services to the public. Tax Deductible donations or membership fees can be made through Paypal on our website.

1927 Hamburg High School football team. Thanks to Greg for sharing.
09/04/2026

1927 Hamburg High School football team. Thanks to Greg for sharing.

09/02/2026
Thank you for sharing our history! Please remember everyone, that even though our hours are limited, we will always open...
08/28/2026

Thank you for sharing our history! Please remember everyone, that even though our hours are limited, we will always open our doors for you to see the museum! Just send a message or email or give us a call!

Thank you! We enjoyed meeting you & helping you & so enjoy all of our visitors from the Historic Fremont County Jail!
08/26/2026

Thank you! We enjoyed meeting you & helping you & so enjoy all of our visitors from the Historic Fremont County Jail!

The Thompson Apparel Store operated on the South side of the Sidney Square from 1928-1963. The first photo also shows a ...
08/25/2026

The Thompson Apparel Store operated on the South side of the Sidney Square from 1928-1963. The first photo also shows a close up view of Sidney’s movie theater which was located directly east of the clothing store. Nellie Thompson is standing in front of the store in the second photo. Further details are on the photos.

Randolph Depot
08/18/2026

Randolph Depot

Sheriff Al Christopher riding in the Rodeo Grand Entry in the 1960’s. Christopher served as the Fremont County Sheriff f...
08/01/2026

Sheriff Al Christopher riding in the Rodeo Grand Entry in the 1960’s. Christopher served as the Fremont County Sheriff from 1939 to 1966. He was very much respected by the public.

This is the 103rd year of Iowa’s Championship Rodeo held in Sidney! Here are a couple of action photos from the 1930’s.
07/30/2026

This is the 103rd year of Iowa’s Championship Rodeo held in Sidney! Here are a couple of action photos from the 1930’s.

07/24/2026

The American Revolution by Sterling Fichter

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