13 - also an Iowa Welcome Center. Gilbertson Nature Center Features nature displays and a cool petting zoo. On B-64, east of Elgin. Montauk Home of Iowa's 12th governor and his wife, William and Anna Larrabee. The Larrabee family furnished and maintained this 1874 brick and native limestone mansion for more than 100 years.
All original furnishings remain.
The home is owned and preserved by the State Historical Society, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a state preserve. Guided tours available starting May 1st. Located one mile north of Clermont on US 18. Huge gardens grow out heritage vegetables and flowers for preservation of genetics. Open all summer.