Ralston Creek

Ralston Creek is a stream in , in the . It is a tributary to the . Ralston Creek was named for Robert Ralston, a founder of Iowa City.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad Depot and University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art.

Historic building
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad Passenger Station is a historic building located in , United States. Built in 1898 for passenger use, it was the second depot in the city.

Museum
The is a visual arts institution that is part of the University of Iowa in , United States. It is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums.

Aerodrome
, is two miles southwest of downtown , in . It is the oldest civil airport west of the Mississippi River still in its original location.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Iowa City and University Heights.

Hip and urban, is a prominent college town primarily known as the home of the University of Iowa. Along with its adjacent suburb of Coralville, just to the west.

Village
is a city in , , United States. It is part of the Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,228 at the time of the 2020 census.

Town
is a city in , United States. It is a suburb of and part of the Iowa City Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 22,318 at the 2020 census. is situated 3 miles northwest of Ralston Creek.

Ralston Creek

Latitude
41.64557° or 41° 38′ 44″ north
Longitude
-91.536° or 91° 32′ 10″ west
Elevation
630 feet (192 metres)
Open location code
86HCJFW7+6H
Geo­Names ID
4872455
Wiki­data ID
Q20709947
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In Other Languages

From Catalan to Venetian—“Ralston Creek” goes by many names.
  • Catalan: Ralston Creek
  • Cebuano: Ralston Creek (suba sa Tinipong Bansa, Iowa)
  • Cebuano: Ralston Creek
  • Venetian: Ralston

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Sturgis Ferry Park and Mid - Eastern Center for Chemical Abuse.

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