Everything Maquoketa is known for
Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Maquoketa.
5 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Ever wonder what frontier justice looked like? This unassuming stone building, the former Jackson County Jail in Andrew, Iowa, offers a glimpse. Built in 1871 by local contractors, the jail served the county when Andrew…
Pull over and picture a time when this spot was the heart of the community, grinding grain for pioneers! Potter's Mill, the oldest gristmill in Iowa, has a story etched into its very foundation. Built around 1848 by…
Built in 1877, this bowstring arch bridge is a testament to 19th-century engineering. It's the Washington Mill Bridge, stretching over Lytle Creek. Back in 1877 and 1878, the Massillon Bridge Company built this bridge.…
Ever wondered why someone would build an eight-sided barn? You're about to find out! Up ahead, nestled in rural Jackson County, stands a truly unique structure: the Dyas Hexagonal Barn, though it's actually octagonal.…
You're looking at more than just a dam; it's a key to navigating the mighty Mississippi. Lock and Dam No. 12 was built in the 1930s by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as part of a larger effort to improve navigation on…