119 North John Wayne Drive

Historical marker location:

119 North John Wayne Drive, Winterset, Iowa

( Marker is on John Wayne Drive south of Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1999

1883.

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.