National Register Listings in Benton County, Iowa
Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District
Benton County Courthouse
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Passenger Station-Vinton
Central Vinton Residential Historic District
Herring Hotel
Iowa Canning Company Seed House Building
McQuilkin, James Greer, Round Barn
Preston’s Station Historic District
Ray, Frank G., House & Carriage House
Round Barn, Bruce Township Section 3
Sankot Motor Company
Shellsburg Bridge
Upper Stone Schoolhouse
Vinton Public Library
Youngville Cafe
Zalesky, Frank E. and Katie (Cherveny), House
The town of Elkader, Iowa was named after Abd el-Kader, a 19th-century Algerian Muslim leader who fought against French colonialism. The town was founded by settlers from Dubuque, who were inspired by Abd el-Kader's bravery and leadership.