Amana in Iowa County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Christian Metz House

1857

— Amana Colonies National Historic Landmark —

Christian Metz House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 18, 2023

1. Christian Metz House Marker

Inscription. This residence was built for Christian Metz who led the Inspirationists to Iowa in 1855. Now a private residence.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 41° 47.999′ N, 91° 52.225′ W. Marker is in Amana, Iowa, in Iowa County. It is at the intersection of 220th Trail and 45th Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 220th Trail. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4503 220th Trail, Amana IA 52203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Iowa. It is also in the American Midwest

and in the Corn Belt.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture

and also the Louisiana Purchase.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wash House and Woodshed (within shouting distance of this marker); Ackermann Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Farm Manager's Office

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Amana General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wickery (within shouting distance of this marker); Wohn Haus (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ronneburg Restaurant (about 400 feet away); Schwalbe Kitchen (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amana.

Christian Metz House. Marker just of photo to the right image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mark Parker, July 18, 2023

2. Christian Metz House. Marker just of photo to the right

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 8, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. This page has been viewed 214 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2024, by Mark Parker of Hickory, North Carolina. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.