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Backbone State ParkBackbone State Park is Iowa's oldest state park, dedicated in 1919. Located in the valley of the Maquoketa River, it is approximately three miles (5 km) south of Strawberry Point in Delaware County. It is named for a narrow and steep ridge of bedrock carved by a loop of the Maquoketa River originally known as the Devil's Backbone.
Bixby State PreserveBixby State Preserve is a nature reserve located in southwestern Clayton County, Iowa, in the midwestern United States. It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Edgewood. It is operated by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources as one of the Iowa state preserves.
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.
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.
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic ChurchSaints Peter and Paul Catholic Church is a parish church in the Archdiocese of Dubuque. The church is located in the unincorporated community of Petersburg, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.
East College StreetThe East College Street Historic District in Iowa City, Iowa, is a captivating neighborhood that encapsulates the city's rich history and architectural heritage. Established in [year of establishment], this district is a designated historic area featuring a collection of well-preserved residential and commercial structures, representing a diverse range of architectural styles from the mid-19th to the early 20th century.
Cedar Rock State Park Cedar Rock State Park, located near Quasqueton in Buchanan County, Iowa, is renowned for its association with the famous American architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The park is home to the Walter Residence, commonly known as Cedar Rock, which was designed by Wright and is considered one of his Usonian designs.
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.
Wapsipinicon MillThe Wapsipinicon Mill is a historic grist mill that stands along the Wapsipinicon River. Grist mills were traditionally used for grinding grain into flour, and many were crucial to the development of local economies in the past.
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.
Independence State HospitalIndependence State Hospital, also known as the Independence Mental Health Institute, is a historic mental health facility located in Independence, Buchanan County, Iowa. It was established in the 19th century to provide care and treatment for individuals with mental health conditions.
Coggon Commercial Historic DistrictThe Coggon Commercial Historic District is a designated historic area in Coggon, Iowa, recognized for its architectural, cultural, and economic significance. This district encompasses a collection of buildings and structures that reflect the town's commercial development and history.
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.
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.
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.
National Farm Toy MuseumThe National Farm Toy Museum, located in Dyersville, Iowa, is a captivating destination that celebrates the nostalgic charm and agricultural history encapsulated in miniature form. Established to preserve and showcase the rich heritage of farm toys, this museum offers a unique and immersive experience for visitors of all ages.
Delaware County Historical Museum ComplexThe Delaware County Historical Museum Complex is an open-air museum of nine buildings located on the grounds of the former Lenox College in Hopkinton, Iowa. It is run by the Delaware County Historical Society and was established in 1959.
Turkey River Mounds State PreserveTurkey River Mounds State Preserve is a historic site located near the unincorporated community of Millville, Iowa, United States. The 62-acre preserve contains thirty-eight of forty-three Native American mounds located on a narrow Paleozoic Plateau at the confluence of the Mississippi and Turkey rivers. They vary in size and shape and are 1.3 feet (0.40 m) to 6 feet (1.8 m) in height.
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Backbone State ForestBackbone State Forest, also known as Backbone State Park, is the first and oldest state park in Iowa and offers 125 campsites, including both electric and non-electric options. The campgrounds have modern restrooms, showers, a trailer dump station as well as picnic areas. In the early 1800s, European settlers began arriving in the region, primarily for farming purposes.