Albert Head

Historical marker location:

115 E Lincolnway St, Jefferson, Iowa

( Marker is on East Lincolnway Street east of South Wilson Avenue.)

1838 - 1922.

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.