ancient ruins
Effigy Mounds National Monument
Over 200 prehistoric mounds built by Indigenous peoples, including 31 in the shape of bears and birds, along the bluffs of the Mississippi River.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Iowa, United States · North America
Elkader sits on the route: 25 minutes from Strawberry Point, 32km from Effigy Mounds National Monument.
Elkader is a town located in Iowa, United States. With a population of 1,213, it is an important destination in North America.
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The Elkader Downtown Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Elkader, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The district cover's the city's central business district, mainly along Main Street, but also along the intersecting sideRead more
streets as well. Main Street slopes from north to south with a steep drop toward the Turkey River on the east side of the district. Most of the buildings are masonry, two-story, Victorian structures. There are some one- and three-story buildings as well. The Elkader Opera House (1903), which is located in the district, is individually listed on the National Register.
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Elkader is located in Iowa, United States, North America. The coordinates are 42.8539 latitude, -91.4054 longitude.
Elkader has a population of approximately 1,213 people, making it a town in United States.
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ancient ruins
Over 200 prehistoric mounds built by Indigenous peoples, including 31 in the shape of bears and birds, along the bluffs of the Mississippi River.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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