Pete Kuyper

Historical marker location:

723 West Sheridan Avenue, Shenandoah, Iowa

( Marker is at the intersection of Sheridan Avenue and Maple Street, on the right when traveling west on Sheridan Avenue.)

Pella, Iowa.

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.