From the Web - Bonaparte, Iowa
Bonaparte, Iowa History: View Historic Photos of Bonaparte Bonaparte, originally named Meeks Mills, Wisconsin Territory, was founded in 1837 on the banks of the Des Moines River. Bonaparte Retreat Restaurant - Bonaparte, Iowa - Villages of Van Buren ...: The Bonaparte Retreat Restaurant, located in an historic Grist Mill, has a widespread reputation as an outstanding restaurant. Historic Bonaparte Pottery - Bonaparte, Iowa: Designated as an archaeological district in 1999 by the National Register of Historic Places. Describes the history of the property, photos, and restoration projects, and offers an ...