Otter Creek, Iowa facts for kids
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Otter Creek, Iowa
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St. Lawrence Catholic Church
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Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Jackson |
Elevation | 1,020 ft (310 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 563 |
GNIS feature ID | 464688 |
Otter Creek is a small, quiet community located in Jackson County, Iowa, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county. You can find Otter Creek along U.S. Route 61, about 12 miles north of a town called Maquoketa.
A Look Back: History of Otter Creek
One of the most important historical buildings in Otter Creek is the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. This church is very special because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized by the United States government as a place that's important to the history of the country. It's a landmark that tells a story about the community's past.
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