Francis J Pierce

Historical marker location:

Earlville, Iowa

( Marker is on Park Street, 0.1 miles east of 3rd Street, on the left when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2007

Earlville, Iowa.

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.