Clayton County, Iowa
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Museums in Clayton County, Iowa
Carter House Museum, Elkader, is an example of Greek Revival architecture and is filled with many of the home’s original furnishings. 563-245-3450 www.carterhousemuseum.org
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 Froelich is a historic village located between Monona & McGregor. A replica of the first successful gasoline traction engine (forerunner of today’s John Deere Tractor) is on display as well as an 1866 one room school & “The Iron Clad Store” are open for visitation. www.froelichtractor.com
563-536-2841
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Garnavillo Historical Complex, Garnavillo consists of a Historical Museum, an original Log Cabin, (dismantled & accurately reconstructed) & an Early Lodge Hall built in 1860. Open: Memorial Day thru Labor or by appointment. 563-964-2779 or 563-964-2109
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Jerry Everitt Tractor Museum, Volga City, view vintage tractors used in years past. Open by appointment. Self-guided tours. Tour groups welcome. 563-767-2175
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Lockmaster House Heritage Museum, Guttenberg, preserves the history of Iowa’s lock & dam system. It is the last remaining lockmaster house on the Upper Mississippi River located on the grounds of Lock & Dam #10. 563-252-1531
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Marquette Depot Museum, Marquette. Relive the rich history of the railroad & Marquette, Iowa, from the 1860's to present with railroad artifacts, pictures, gifts & souvenirs. 563-873-1200
Open 7 days a week, 11:00am - 3:00pm, May 1st.
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McGregor Historical Museum, McGregor. Discover many stories about McGregor’s history. Learn about McGregor's founder, Alexander MacGregor and Andrew Clemens (a historically famous McGregor artist known for his great skill in the lost art of sand painting). See memorabilia from the childhood home of the famous Ringling Bros. Circus’ family & much more! 563-873-2221
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Monona Historical Museum & Willa Helwig History Center, Monona , boasts the “Worlds Largest Known Display of Hand Carved Chains” & memoribila of an earlier Monona.
563-539-8083
www.mononamuseum.org
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Plagman Barn (pronounced Plowman) is home to the Northeast Iowa Farm & Antique Association (NEIFAA). The barn was originally used as a dance barn & meeting place and is located near Garber.
563-252-3646
www.plagmanbarn.com
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The Wilder Memorial Museum, Strawberry Point, houses three large rooms of exhibits, including a Textile Exhibit, Prairie Farm Exhibit, Victorian Art Glass and Furniture, Meissen and Dresden Porcelain, Impressionist paintings many from Merwyn Eaton, Doctor's Exhibit, Geological and Cultural Display, and Military and Railroad Memorabilia, among many other items.
563-933-4615
www.wildermuseum.org
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 Rural Heritage Museum, Elkader, is located in the Elkader City Park, along High Street SE, just off the Highway 13 by-pass. The museum is housed in a restored sales barn and has a collection of rural artifacts representing the work and lives of those living in the Midwest since the 1850's.
Some items at the George Maier Rural Heritage Center include a threshing machine, an old Victrola, a collection of old calendars that you won't forget, Clayton County country school clocks, World War 2 photos, and an arrowhead collection. See how the 20th century housewife cooked, cleaned her house, and bathed her children. Also see how her husband farmed or ran the general store. George is always eager to talk about his collection and share some of his stories. It is a visit that you will not forget!
Open weekends: Mid April - Mid October, 8:00AM - 4:00 PM
For special weekday tours, contact: ecollins207@alpinecom.net or telephone: 563-245-2377
George Meier was recently featured on KWWL's Someone You Should Know segment! Click here to check out the video.
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