Marshall County Freedom Rock

Historical marker location:

1301 S 6th Street, Marshalltown, Iowa

( Memorial can be reached from West Ingledue Street, 0.2 miles west of South 6th Street, on the left when traveling west.)

Marker installed: 2016

Ray Bubba Sorensen II.

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.