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Carter 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.

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Roberts Creek State Preserve

Roberts Creek State Preserve

6.88km from Carter House Museum

Roberts 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.

Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge

Driftless Area National Wildlife Refuge

8.56km from Carter House Museum

Driftless 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.

Garnavillo Historical Museum

Garnavillo Historical Museum

13.52km from Carter House Museum

First 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.

Bixby State Preserve

Bixby State Preserve

20.03km from Carter House Museum

Bixby 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.

Pikes Peak State Park

Pikes Peak State Park

24.77km from Carter House Museum

Pikes 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.

Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge

The 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.

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Clayton County

Clayton County

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Clayton County is located in the northeastern part of Iowa, along the banks of the Mississippi River. The county is characterized by rolling hills, river valleys, and wooded landscapes. Visitors can explore parks, trails, and nature reserves, engaging in activities such as hiking, birdwatching, and photography.

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