Elkader Downtown Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

Elkader Downtown Historic District

Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa
Listed
March 13, 2012
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
12000095

About this property

The Elkader Downtown Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Elkader, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012. The district cover's the city's central business district, mainly along Main Street, but also along the intersecting side streets as well. Main Street slopes from north to south with a steep drop toward the Turkey River on the east side of the district. Most of the buildings are masonry, two-story, Victorian structures. There are some one- and three-story buildings as well. The Elkader Opera House (1903), which is located in the district, is individually listed on the National Register.

Location

Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa
42.02172, -93.45214

Categories

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Sources

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When was Elkader Downtown Historic District listed on the National Register?

Elkader Downtown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 13, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Elkader Downtown Historic District?

Elkader Downtown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Elkader Downtown Historic District?

The period of significance for Elkader Downtown Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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