American House

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.

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Type: Building
Description: historic building located in McGregor, Iowa, United States
Also known as: “American Hotel”, “Evans Hotel”, and “Ryan House”

Places of Interest Nearby

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. Marquette–Joliet Bridge is situated 1¼ miles north of American House.

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 2 miles north of American House.

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 2 miles northeast of American House.

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.