Town Clock, Dubuque

Name: Town Clock
Address: Dubuque, United States

#21 among attractions in Dubuque

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The Town Clock is a large clock that stands in downtown Dubuque, Iowa. The clock has stood over the city for over 130 years. The present clock is the second "Town Clock"; the first collapsed in the 1870s, killing three people. The building on which it originally stood is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, but the clock tower itself is not. ()

Built: 1873 (151 years ago)Coordinates: 42°29'60"N, 90°40'0"W

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Downtown DubuqueDubuque United States

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Town Clock – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, St. Raphael's Cathedral, Diamond Jo Casino, Fenelon Place Residential Historic District.

~1760 ftSE
Museum, Maritime museum
National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium, Dubuque
9 min walk • The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is a window into the aquatic life and history of America's mighty Mississippi River, located in the river city of Dubuque, United States. This expansive facility, which seeks to educate and entertain its visitors...
~1870 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. Raphael's Cathedral, Dubuque
10 min walk • St. Raphael's Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and a parish church in the Archdiocese of Dubuque located in Dubuque, Iowa. The parish is the oldest congregation of any Christian denomination in the state of Iowa.
0.5 miSE
Nightlife, Casino, Gambling
Diamond Jo Casino, Dubuque
13 min walk • The Diamond Jo Casino is a gambling casino and entertainment complex located in the Port of Dubuque, in Dubuque, Iowa. The casino is owned and operated by Las Vegas-based Boyd Gaming, which also owns the Diamond Jo Casino - Worth in Northwood, Iowa.
0.4 miSW
Neighbourhood
Fenelon Place Residential Historic District, Dubuque
11 min walk • The Fenelon Place Residential Historic District is a nationally recognized historic district located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2015.
~780 ftS
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Convention center
Five Flags Center, Dubuque
4 min walk • Five Flags Center is a multi-purpose facility in downtown Dubuque, Iowa. It is named for the five flags that have flown over Dubuque; the Fleur de Lis of France, the Royal Flag of Spain, the Union Jack of Great Britain, the French Republic Flag of Napoleon & America's Stars and Stripes.
~1520 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
St. Luke's United Methodist Church, Dubuque
8 min walk • St. Luke's United Methodist Church, also known as St. Luke's Methodist and as St. Luke's United Methodist, is an historic Richardsonian Romanesque-style church located at 1199 Main Street in Dubuque, Iowa.
~500 ftSW
Park
Washington Park, Dubuque
3 min walk • Washington Park is a small public, urban park located in Downtown Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The park encompasses an entire city block, bordered on the north by West 7th Street, on the west by Bluff Street, on the south by West 6th Street, and on the east by Locust Street.
~1950 ftN
Historical place, Civic center, City hall
Dubuque City Hall, Dubuque
10 min walk • Dubuque City Hall is located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The building was designed by J.N. Moody after Faneuil Hall in Boston and the Fulton Street Market in New York City. Dubuque architect John F. Rague served as the supervising architect during construction.
~730 ftNE
Historical and heritage tours, Tower, Tours
Dubuque County Courthouse, Dubuque
4 min walk • The Dubuque County Courthouse is located on Central Avenue, between 7th and 8th Streets, in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The current structure was built from 1891 to 1893 to replace an earlier building.
~480 ftN
Concerts and shows, Romanesque architecture, Theater
Grand Opera House, Dubuque
3 min walk • The Grand Opera House is an opera house located at the corner of 8th and Iowa Streets in Dubuque, Iowa that was built in 1890. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002.
0.5 miN
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Saint Patrick's Church, Dubuque
13 min walk • Saint Patrick's Church is a Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Dubuque, and is located at 15th and Iowa Streets, Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The church and rectory were included as contributing properties in the Jackson Park Historic District that was listed on the National...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Town Clock?

Nearby attractions include Grand Opera House, Dubuque (3 min walk), Washington Park, Dubuque (3 min walk), Dubuque County Jail, Dubuque (4 min walk), Dubuque County Courthouse, Dubuque (4 min walk).

How to get to Town Clock by public transport?

The nearest stations to Town Clock:

Bus

9th and Iowa St. • Lines: Blue (4 min walk)
9th St. and Locust St. • Lines: Blue (5 min walk)

Train

4th Street (7 min walk)
Fenelon Place (8 min walk)