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.
Population (2010) 375 Introduction Tucked into a small valley at the end of Bloody Run Creek, Marquette was once a major railroad hub; it is still a hotbed for railroad enthusiasts, especially during the town’s annual festival celebrating the railroad. Visitor Information The Marquette Depot
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
Population (2010) 43 Introduction Clayton, like other river towns, was once a busy steamboat stop, but, unlike many of those other towns, it is still a busy port. Produce from eastern Iowa is trucked in and stored in large bluffside silica mines then shipped downriver. Visitor
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
Population (2010) 121 Introduction Located in a picturesque and narrow valley just off the river, tiny North Buena Vista—“Buenie” to locals—is best known for its grotto, access to the Mississippi River, and homemade wine. Visitor Information Visitor information is available through the Clayton County Development
