Elkport
Dissolved by Flood
State: Iowa
County: Clayton County
Founded: 1855
Abandoned: 2004 (flood buyout)
Peak Population: 300+
Sitting at the confluence of the Turkey and Volga rivers, Elkport was flooded repeatedly. After a devastating flood in 2004, the entire town accepted a federal buyout. The buildings were razed, and the land was turned into a county park.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1 hour
Quick Facts
- Dissolved in 2006
- Available as public camping land
- Almost no ruins left
Location
Address: Elkport, IA
Coordinates: 42.7247, -91.2857