World War II Memorial

Historical marker location:

Shenandoah, Iowa

( Memorial is at the intersection of Nishna Road and Elm Street, on the left when traveling east on Nishna Road.)

Marker installed: 1949

1941 1945.

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.