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Village of Ashkum

Village of AshkumVillage of AshkumVillage of Ashkum
Home
History
  • Who We Are
  • Ashkum Museum
Village Board
  • Meeting Minutes
  • Copper Excedence Notice
  • Ashkum Village Code
Pay Your Bill
Recreation
  • Village Park
  • Don "Pud" Hull Field
Coliseum
Schools
Public Safety
Meeting Dates
More
  • Home
  • History
    • Who We Are
    • Ashkum Museum
  • Village Board
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Copper Excedence Notice
    • Ashkum Village Code
  • Pay Your Bill
  • Recreation
    • Village Park
    • Don "Pud" Hull Field
  • Coliseum
  • Schools
  • Public Safety
  • Meeting Dates
  • Home
  • History
    • Who We Are
    • Ashkum Museum
  • Village Board
    • Meeting Minutes
    • Copper Excedence Notice
    • Ashkum Village Code
  • Pay Your Bill
  • Recreation
    • Village Park
    • Don "Pud" Hull Field
  • Coliseum
  • Schools
  • Public Safety
  • Meeting Dates

Ashkum Museum

Exterior of a gray building with patriotic military logos and a bench outside.

The Ashkum Museum is a privately owned museum was founded by longtime Ashkum residents Ron and Cheryl Gerdes.  The building was originally the Ashkum Hotel but over the years has been everything from a soda fountain to a bank to a kid's gym.   


The museum is open on Saturday's from 9-3 or by appointment.  


If you have something to donate or for more information, 

contact Ron Gerdes (815) 383-3874

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