West Yards

West Yards is a hamlet in Mendon Township, Clayton, Iowa. West Yards is situated nearby to the hamlet McGregor Heights, as well as near the neighborhood Woodridge Acres.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Marquette–Joliet Bridge and Villa Louis.

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.

Villa Louis

Park

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The Villa Louis is a National Historic Landmark located on St. Feriole Island, in Prairie du Chien, southwestern Wisconsin. The villa and estate are a historical museum operated by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Villa Louis is situated 2½ miles northeast of West Yards.

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 1½ miles southeast of West Yards.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Marquette and McGregor.

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.

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. McGregor is situated 2 miles southeast of West Yards.