McGregor Historical Museum

McGregor Historical Museum is a museum in Mendon Township, Clayton, Iowa which is located on Main Street. McGregor Historical Museum is situated nearby to McGregor Post Office, as well as near McGregor Public Library.

Email: mcgregoriowamuseum@gmail.com
Type: Museum
Address: 256 Main Street, McGregor, IA 52157

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include American House and Marquette–Joliet Bridge.

American House

Building

Photo: Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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 1,300 feet northeast of McGregor Historical Museum.

Marquette–Joliet Bridge

Bridge

Photo: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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 Historical Museum.

Villa Louis

Park

Photo: Jonathunder, CC BY-SA 3.0.

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 north of McGregor Historical Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include McGregor and Marquette.

McGregor

Village

Photo: lhoon, CC BY-SA 2.0.

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

Photo: Wikimedia, Public domain.

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.