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Effigy Mounds National MonumentEffigy Mounds National Monument is a significant archaeological site located in the northeastern part of the state of Iowa, USA. The monument preserves a collection of prehistoric Native American mounds, including numerous effigy mounds shaped like animals, particularly birds and bears. These mounds were constructed by indigenous peoples of the Woodland Period, primarily between 600 and 1300 CE.
Pikes Peak State ParkPikes Peak State Park is situated in northeastern Iowa, near the town of McGregor in Clayton County. It is named after the tall limestone bluff within the park.The park is renowned for its breathtaking views of the Mississippi River and the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers. Scenic overlooks, such as Point Ann and Bridal Veil Falls, provide visitors with stunning vistas of the river valley and surrounding landscapes.
Yellow River State ForestYellow River State Forest is a public recreation and conservation area located in the northeastern part of Iowa, USA.It encompasses thousands of acres of land, offering a mix of rugged terrain, woodlands, and open spaces.
Old West Paint Creek LutheranOld East Paint Creek Lutheran Church is located north of Waterville, Iowa, United States. The church building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Garnavillo Historical MuseumFirst Congregational Church, also known as Garnavillo Historical Museum, was a church whose historic building is located on Washington Street in Garnavillo, Iowa, United States. It was built in 1866 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
Roberts Creek State PreserveRoberts Creek State Preserve is located in rural Clayton County, Iowa, in Wagner Township, near St. Olaf, Iowa, and a few miles north of Elkader, Iowa. Roberts Creek is a tributary of the Turkey River.The Preserve contains algific talus slopes, a rare ecosystem unique to the Driftless Area and hosts a threatened wildflower.
Allamakee County Historical MuseumAllamakee County Historical Museum is a notable institution preserving the history and heritage of Allamakee County in Iowa. Museums like this play a crucial role in showcasing the cultural and historical richness of a region.
Driftless Area National Wildlife RefugeDriftless Area National Wildlife Refuge is a United States National Wildlife Refuge in northeastern Iowa, southwestern Wisconsin and northwestern Illinois. It is a collection of non-contiguous parcels in the vicinity of the Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge.The refuge was established in 1989 to help the recovery of two federally listed species: the endangered Iowa Pleistocene Snail and threatened plant Northern Wild Monkshood.
Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish RefugeThe Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is the largest refuge in a network of five refuges and many smaller wetlands located along the entire length of the Mississippi River. An awe-inspiring landscape of islands, sloughs and backwaters, it serves as an important habitat for waterfowl, shorebirds, herons and more than 260 other species of birds. The refuge also provides excellent habitat for endangered species, such as bald eagles and pallid sturgeons.
Carter House MuseumCarter House in Elkader, Iowa, also known as W. C. Reimer House, is a Greek Revival building built in 1850 as a duplex by brothers Ernest and Henry Carter.It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) in 1976. Its 1975 NRHP nomination document calls it a "lovely Greek Revival home" which "contributes substantially to the historic ambience of Elkader", having greater effect due to its location across from the historic Clayton County Courthouse.
West Paint Creek Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church and CemeteryWest Paint Creek Synod Evangelical Lutheran Church and Cemetery is a historic building and site located northwest of Waterville, Iowa, United States. The church building and its adjacent cemetery were listed together on the National Register of Historic Places in 2019.
Driftless Area National Wildlife RefugeDriftless Area National Wildlife Refuge is a unique and ecologically important refuge located in the Upper Midwest of the United States. It spans parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, covering an area known as the Driftless Region. The refuge is managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
Lock and Dam No. 15Lock and Dam No. 15 is a vital waterway infrastructure located in Davenport, Iowa, along the Mississippi River. Constructed in the early 1930s, it serves as a crucial component of the Upper Mississippi River navigation system, facilitating the movement of commercial and recreational vessels through the river.
Lock and Dam No. 10Lock and Dam No. 10 is located on the Upper Mississippi River, situated near Guttenberg, Iowa. The primary purpose of Lock and Dam No. 10 is to facilitate navigation on the Upper Mississippi River. It is one of a series of locks and dams that form the Upper Mississippi River 9-Foot Navigation Project, allowing boats and barges to navigate the river by raising or lowering water levels in the lock chamber.
St. Mary Catholic ChurchSt. Mary's Catholic Church is a parish of the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The church is located in Guttenberg, Iowa, United States. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as St. Mary's Catholic Church Historic District. In addition to the church, the historic district includes the parish rectory, convent, and school building.
Frankville SchoolThe Frankville School, located in Winneshiek County, Iowa, is a historic one-room schoolhouse that served as a cornerstone of education in rural Iowa during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Constructed in 1886, the Frankville School provided primary education to children in the surrounding community, offering a glimpse into the educational practices of the time.
Leander Reeve HouseThe Leander Reeve House, also known as the Old Stone House, is a historic structure located near Geneva, Iowa in the United States. Leander Reeve came to Franklin County from Ashtabula County, Ohio in 1853. He initially worked as a trapper until he acquired 10 acres (4.0 ha) of land from Allison Phelps and began to farm.
Fish Farms Mounds Wildlife AreaFish Farm Mounds State Preserve is a 3-acre (12,000 m2) archaeological mound group containing Native American burials in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is located within the larger Fish Farms Mounds Wildlife area, a state owned hunting area a few miles south of New Albin, just inland from the Upper Mississippi River in Allamakee County.
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Effigy Mounds National Monument Effigy Mounds National Monument is situated in northeastern Iowa, primarily in Clayton County. The monument overlooks the Mississippi River and is near the town of Marquette.