McGregor Public Library

McGregor Public Library is a library in Mendon Township, Clayton, Iowa. McGregor Public Library is situated nearby to the building American House.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include American House and Marquette–Joliet Bridge.

American House

Building

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The American House, also known as the American Hotel, Evans Hotel, and Ryan House, is a historic building located in McGregor, Iowa, United States. Ohio native William H. American House is situated 1,900 feet northeast of McGregor Public Library.

Marquette–Joliet Bridge

Bridge

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The Marquette–Joliet Bridge is a bridge crossing the Mississippi River, connecting Marquette, Iowa and Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Local residents refer to the bridge as the Prairie Bridge or the Marquette Bridge; both terms are used equally. Marquette–Joliet Bridge is situated 1½ miles north of McGregor Public Library.

Fort Crawford National Cemetery

Cemetery

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Fort Crawford was an outpost of the United States Army located in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, during the 19th century. The army's occupation of Prairie du Chien spanned the existence of two fortifications, both of them named Fort Crawford. Fort Crawford National Cemetery is situated 2½ miles northeast of McGregor Public Library.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include McGregor and Marquette.

McGregor

Village

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McGregor is a city in Clayton County, Iowa, United States. The population was 742 at the time of the 2020 census. McGregor is located on the Mississippi River across from Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin. Pike's Peak State Park is located just south of the city.

Marquette

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Marquette is a small town in northeast Iowa. It is of interest to travelers as the jumping-off point for Effigy Mounds National Monument. Another small town, McGregor, is immediately to the south.