Historic General Dodge House
Wedding venue in Council Bluffs, Iowa
About Historic General Dodge House
The Historic General Dodge House is a Victorian mansion museum in Council Bluffs, with a third-floor Ballroom available for weddings, dinners, and parties. The Ballroom accommodates up to 60 seated or 80 standing; the venue also offers outdoor rentals on the south lawn and grand front porch, with no access to the house during outdoor-only rentals. Food events require a licensed caterer, and catered food must be prepared by an approved caterer. Rental arrangements include setup and teardown time, tables and folding chairs, and staff on site. The house has historic preservation requirements and event rules, including restrictions on photography, decorations, food service areas, and alcohol.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 80 guests
- Pricing note
- Outdoor-only rentals are $200 for up to two hours, with no entrance to the house. Ballroom fees range from $250 to $600 depending on use and duration; the rental guidelines list an additional $150 cleaning fee, possible $50 surcharges for Sunday/Monday, December, or a docent, and a $100 deposit. Current members receive a 20% rental discount.
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Estate · Museum
- Last updated
- November 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach Historic General Dodge House
- Website: dodgehouse.org
- Phone: (712) 322-2406
- Address: 605 S 3rd St
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