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 |
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
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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.mononahistoricalmuseum.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 Museum, Strawberry Point , houses a collection of 800 heirloom dolls, an assortment of doll furniture, an extensive arrowhead collection, primitive tools & turn of the century Victorian furniture. 563-933-4615 www.strawberrypt.com/Wilder_Museum/museum.htm |
George Maier Rural Heritage Center, Elkader, is located in a restored former sales barn & houses a collection of rural artifacts representing the work & lives of those living in the Midwest since 1850s. 563-245-1849
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