Taylor County Courthouse

Historical marker location:

405 Jefferson Street, Bedford, Iowa

( Marker is on Jefferson Street east of Court Avenue, on the left when traveling east.)

1892 - 93. Iowa Historic Site.

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.