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

Windmill House

ca. 1880

 
 
Windmill House Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2011
1. Windmill House Marker
Inscription. The original use of this building is unknown. It was used to manufacture a feed additive for hogs from 1908-1932, so that it is commonly referred to as the "Hog Powder House."
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: AgricultureAnimalsIndustry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Windmills series list.
 
Location. 41° 48.068′ N, 91° 52.373′ W. Marker is in Amana, Iowa, in Iowa County. It is on 220th Trail. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Amana Colonies (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ronneburg Restaurant (about 500 feet away); The Wickery (about 600 feet away); Amana General Store (about 600 feet away); Wash House and Woodshed (about 800 feet away); Christian Metz House (about 800 feet away); Ackermann Residence (approx. 0.2 miles away); Farm Manager's Office (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amana.
 
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Windmill House image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Beverly Pfingsten, June 14, 2011
2. Windmill House
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 853 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on October 14, 2011, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
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Jun. 14, 2026