Historic Dubuque

Historical marker location:

Dubuque, Iowa

( Marker can be reached from Monument Drive, 0.2 miles east of Mines of Spain Road.)

Marker installed: 1967

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.