Mississippi River towns in Iowa
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) 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
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
Population (2010) 68 Introduction As you enter Balltown from the north, you are actually entering Upper Balltown, which is the incorporated village. After a brief stretch of open fields, you descend into Lower Balltown, which is an unincorporated village but was the site of the original village. Upper Balltown
Population (2010) 177 Introduction Sherrill stands out because it sits near a bump in the landscape, but you are most likely to notice the steeples of Sherrill’s four historic churches before you notice anything else. The town is also home to one of the oldest inns in the region.
