This Tiny, Isolated Iowa Village Is One Of The Last Of Its Kind

During the late stages of the Civil War, Scotch Grove was the first area in this part of the state to send volunteers to the front lines. Now, there are just over 200 residents.

It may be most well-known in the area for the supposedly haunted and abandoned poor farm; Edinburgh Manor. While the building has been featured on the Travel Channel's Ghost Adventures, there's so much more to this town.

This photograph, taken in 1951, shows the station, and behind it Ray and Jerry Naylor's Farm Seed & Service Co. Some of the park was lost in the construction of the Hwy 38 bypass in 1958.

This little historic village is now home to an amazing seasonal flea market with multiple vendors from all over the state.

So many of the buildings are intact, and exploring the town is an interesting way to spend a beautiful Iowa afternoon.

During The Great Depression, Arend Balster owned the general store in town. While other businesses were going under, he was busy purchasing their stock and equipment. As his collection grew, he started filling buildings in Scotch Grove.

A huge weekend auction in September of 2011 drew attention from more than 1,000 bidders. Many came from far away states to find rare antique tractor parts in new condition. The 11 buildings in the complex were sold to separate buyers, some of whom own adjacent land. The proceeds of the sale of the town went to the heirs of the last operators of Balster's Implement & Parts store.

If you'd like to see the town, their next sale is coming up Friday, October 13, Saturday, October 14, and Sunday, October 15.