Fulton

Population (2010) 3,481 Introduction The Mississippi River is not as wide here as in other nearby locations, hence this spot became known as The Narrows and gave Fulton and Clinton an advantage over other river communities. The first Dutch settler, Thomas Smith, arrived in Fulton in 1856, and, remarkably,

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Harpers Ferry

Population (2010) 328 Introduction Harpers Ferry won’t wow you with the beauty of its architecture. Many of the homes are of the mobile variety and are occupied by seasonal residents only. A sleepy village of 300 people in the winter, the population jumps ten-fold in the summer. The area

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Effigy Mounds National Monument

Population (2010) N/A Introduction A few miles north of Marquette there is a series of remarkable burial mounds preserved at Effigy Mounds National Monument (151 State Highway 76; 563.873.3491). A stop here should be high on the wish list of anyone interested in the history of the Mississippi Valley.

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McGregor

Population (2010) 871 Introduction McGregor is a special 21st century river town, one in which the past feels connected to the present. Don’t rush yourself here. Take time to stroll Main Street, chat with locals, eat a meal, hike at Pikes Peak State Park, and grab some z’s at

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Guttenberg

Population (2010) 1,919 Introduction Set in a plain three miles long by a mile deep, Guttenberg is a rare Mississippi River town: there are no railroad tracks running along its riverfront. Take a serene walking tour along the riverfront and check out the collection of sold, 19th-century stone buildings

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Millville

Population (2010) 30 Introduction You wouldn’t guess it today, but in 1883, with a population of about 50, Millville was touted as Iowa’s most rapidly growing town. Today, only the weeds around the highway are growing rapidly. Visitor Information Direct your questions to Guttenberg Development

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