Beginning at Fort Madison, much of the eastern portion of Iowa Highway 2 in southern Iowa approximates the Mormon Pioneer Trail. In Wayne County, SR 2 goes through the town of Corydon, home of the Prairie Trails Museum of Wayne County. Associated with the museum is a historical and genealogical library.
In and of itself, it is a wonderful museum with more than 90,000 artifacts and interesting exhibits. Of particular interest to students of the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a large exhibit interpreting the story of one of the church’s most beloved hymns: "Come, Come Ye Saints."
Corydon is near the site of Locust Creek Camp No. 2, where it is thought William Clayton wrote the words to that hymn. He did so just after reading the news that his wife, Diantha, had given birth to a healthy baby boy back in Nauvoo, Illinois. The exhibit is titled “The Hymn That Went Round the World” and features interpretive panels, a replica covered wagon and team of oxen, pictures and audio excerpts of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir singing the hymn.