W. Eugene Lloyd

Historical marker location:

800 West Sheridan Avenue, Shenandoah, Iowa

( Marker is on Sheridan Avenue east of Railroad Street, on the right when traveling east.)

Shenandoah, 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.