The Elkader Jailhouse Inn
Wedding venue in Elkader, Iowa
About The Elkader Jailhouse Inn
The Elkader Jailhouse Inn is a renovated former Clayton County jail in Elkader, offering four suites and whole-property rental. It welcomes wedding parties and can host events including bridal showers. The entire inn sleeps 13 in its main beds, with additional sleeping options in the jail cells and on air mattresses; the site also describes parties of up to 20. Guests have access to a chef’s kitchen, a lighted gazebo, a balcony with a scenic overlook, and the cell-block living room.
The facts
- Guests
- Up to 20 guests
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
- Kind of place
- Hotel
- Last updated
- October 2026
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On the big wedding guides
- Not listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
- Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)
How to reach The Elkader Jailhouse Inn
- Website: elkaderjailhouseinn.com
- Phone: (563) 723-0081
- Address: 601 E Bridge St
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