Get a Float and Enjoy the rapids in the Summer Sun

The Turkey River is the centrepiece of Elkader’s scenic beauty. It is also a wonderful recreational resource for residents and visitors.

The Clayton County Courthouse, built-in 1867-68, is an example of “Italianate” style architecture. The light red brick structure rests on a foundation of limestone blocks quarried five blocks away.

This keystone bridge is known as the longest of its type west of the Mississippi River. It is 346 feet long and was built of locally quarried limestone in 1889.

Elkader Main St. the beating heart of Elkader and the business centre of Elkader.