The stories of Washington County, IA
7 narrated audio stories from across Washington County — hidden history, true crime, food legends, and local lore from its towns, landmarks, and back roads.
Ainsworth Opera House
Upstairs Applause, Downstairs Business
Ainsworth’s opera house joined commerce, community, and entertainment under one roof.
Washington County
A County Before the State
How frontier government arrived in Washington County before Iowa did.
Blair House
A House Built to Be Seen
How Blair House turned private ambition into public architecture.
Future Birthplace of Captain James T. Kirk Monument
The Town That Claimed Tomorrow
How Riverside turned a fictional future birth into real civic identity.
Washington County
The Long Muddy Beginning West
A people on the move, and the hard Iowa crossing that shaped their trail west.
Washington County
How Riverside Made Captain Kirk a Hometown Hero
A small Iowa town turned a wink into a lasting festival.
Kalona Historical Village
A Town Reassembled, One Story at a Time
An outdoor museum that rebuilds Kalona’s layered past through relocated places.
Hear every Washington County story, hands-free.
TourPods narrates the hidden history, true crime, and local lore of wherever you're standing. Your first 20 stories are free — no credit card required.
Download TourPods free