05/28/2026
Fort Dodge History
As we honor 250 years of our nation’s history,
let’s rediscover our local roots of that legacy.
Please join us in exploring how
Fort Dodge helped shape the frontier
and fueled the development
of the country we call home.
The Dolliver House
915 2nd Ave South
One of the stately residences built along Second Avenue South prior to the turn of the century is now the Women’s Clubhouse, but for many years it was the home of United States Senator Jonathan P. Dolliver and family.
Built in 1895 and located at 915 2nd Ave. S., the large three-story red brick residence has been owned by the Women’s Club since 1935. While generally known as the Dolliver house it was built by Sen. Dolliver’s father-in-law, George R. Pearsons and occupied by his family for several years. The same year the house was built, Dolliver married Pearson’s daughter, Louise, but it was not until Pearson’s death in 1904 that the Dollivers moved into the home. Please click here to read more: https://www.fortdodgehistory.com/iconic-buildings
