Saint Charles

Among Iowa’s small cities, Saint Charles stands out for its connection to the historic covered bridges of Madison County. The town lies in central Iowa’s rolling agricultural country near the Middle River, where the Imes Covered Bridge stands just east of town. Built in 1870, it is the oldest surviving covered bridge in Madison County and remains a distinctive example of 19th-century timber construction. Saint Charles offers a quieter base for exploring the county roads, farms, and bridge heritage that shaped this part of Iowa. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Madison County.

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