Julian Dubuque

Historical marker location:

519 West Sheridan Avenue, Shenandoah, Iowa

( Marker is on Sheridan Avenue, on the right when traveling west.)

Dubuque, Iowa.

The Amana Colonies, located in east-central Iowa, were founded by a group of German immigrants in the mid-1800s. The Amanas are known for their unique communal way of life and their production of high-quality furniture, textiles, and food products.