City of Wyoming

Wyoming is located on the east side of Jones County at the junction of Iowa Highways 64 and 136. Wyoming currently has more than 500 residents. Known as the “Christmas City,” Wyoming’s city lights are some of the best at Christmastime. For more information about the City of Wyoming and its events, call City Hall at 563488-3970, or visit WyomingIA.org.

Calkins Square

The doctor’s offi ce and home of Dr. Martin Calkins is situated on a city block along Main Street (Highway 64) in Wyoming. Mary and Walter Briggs, granddaughter and grandson of Dr. Martin H. Calkins, left the house and property to the City of Wyoming. The earliest part of the house was built in 1858. At the rear of the house is a woodshed and washhouse. The main fl oor consists of an entrance hall, parlor, music room, two sleeping rooms, a small bath with a tin tub and water closet, dining room, sewing room and kitchen. There are fi ve bedrooms on the second fl oor. One of the bedrooms contains a collection of World War I and World War II posters, a Civil War sword and uniform. Parquetry is featured throughout the fi rst fl oor and in the hall of the second fl oor. The doctor’s offi ce still contains the original items used by Dr. Calkins. In 1862, Calkins mustered into the state militia a company of 89 men who formed Company K of the 24th Iowa Infantry. When Calkins died in 1909, it was his wish that a monument be erected to commemorate the patriotism and valor of the young men of Wyoming who served in the Civil War. The monument was completed in 1921 and stands about 50 feet to the northeast of the Calkins house. The entire property is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. For information go to WyomingIA.org/landmarks/calkins-square.

Wyoming Museum

Located in an 1870s hotel, the Wyoming Historical Museum features more than 9,000 square feet of exhibits spread over three fl oors. The main fl oor features an old-time drug store with a soda fountain and an extensive pharmaceutical collection. The 80-foot long hallway of the second fl oor is lined with Wyoming and Midland High School graduation pictures dating from the early 1900s. A restored hotel room, a pre-electricity kitchen, dentist’s offi ce, a barber shop, antique sewing machine collection and wooden tool displays are a few of the special exhibits in the 13 rooms. The Wyoming Historical Museum opened in 1989. The museum has been featured in numerous newspaper articles and on Iowa Public Television. It is located on Main Street (Highway 64), in downtown Wyoming. 