Motor

Motor is an unincorporated community in , , United States. The townsite is also a nationally recognized historic district listed as a historic site on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: human settlement in Clayton County, Iowa, United States of America
  • Also known as: Motor, IA” and “Motor, Iowa

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Littleport and Elkader.

Hamlet
is an unincorporated community and former city in , , United States. After the flood of May 16, 1999, much of the town was destroyed and most residents moved away. is situated 3½ miles south of Motor.

Town
is a city in , , United States. The population was 1,209 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 1,465 in 2000. It is the county seat of Clayton County. is situated 4 miles northwest of Motor.

Hamlet
is a city in , , United States. The population was 29 at the time of the 2020 census, down from 88 in 2000. is situated 6 miles southeast of Motor.

Motor

Latitude
42.80696° or 42° 48′ 25″ north
Longitude
-91.35119° or 91° 21′ 4″ west
Elevation
702 feet (214 metres)
Open location code
86JCRJ4X+QG
Open­Street­Map ID
node 151387211
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4868057
Wiki­data ID
Q16895429
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Irish—“Motor” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 莫托 (艾奧瓦州)
  • Chinese: 莫托
  • French: Motor
  • Irish: Motor

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