McGregor in Clayton County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
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Ringling Brothers
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1. McGregor / Ringling Brothers Marker
Erected 1996 by Iowa Sesquicentennial Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1837.
Location. 43° 1.486′ N, 91° 10.559′ W. Marker is in McGregor, Iowa, in Clayton County. It is on A Street / Dr. Clifford Smith Street west of Main Street (Iowa Highway 76), on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mc Gregor IA 52157, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Northeast Iowa the Driftless Area and in Eastern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, in the Driftless Area Bluff Country, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bat Caves (approx. half a mile away); Site of the Second Fort Crawford
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Museum of Medical Progress (was approx. 2 miles away in Wisconsin but has been permanently removed).
More about this marker. The Ringling brothers, founders of one of America's largest circuses, were born in McGregor, Iowa and raised in Baraboo, Wisconsin.
Also see . . .
1. McGregor, Iowa. Wikipedia entry. "During the 1870s, the population of McGregor exploded to over 5,500 as the city became the busiest shipping port west of Chicago." (Submitted on July 19, 2011.)
2. Ringling Brothers Circus. Wikipedia entry. "In 1907 it acquired the Barnum
Photographed by Keith L, June 18, 2011
2. McGregor / Ringling Brothers Marker
Photographed by Keith L, June 18, 2011
3. McGregor / Ringling Brothers Marker
Photographed by Keith L, June 18, 2011
4. Nearby Plaque
This street is named in honor of Dr. Clifford Clay Smith, M.D. in recognition of his selfless dedication and compassionate care of the McGregor area residents, he was named Rural Practitioner of the Year by the National Rural Health Association.
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5. Dr. Clifford Clay Smith, M.D. Plaque
[Main Street and A Street]
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6. Display near Plaque
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7. Triangle Park
Credits. This page was last revised on November 16, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 19, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 2,956 times since then and 41 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 19, 2011, by Keith L of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
