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

Amana General Store

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2015

1. Amana General Store Marker

Inscription. The sandstone and frame building was erected in 1856 as a general store and a second floor residence. In 1890, the brick addition was erected. The Amana Society Main Office (Corporate Headquarters) was located in the frame portion of the building from 1932 to 1973.

Erected by Amana Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 41° 48.008′ N, 91° 52.265′ W. Marker is in Amana, Iowa, in Iowa County. It is on 220th Trail west of 45th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4423 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: The Wickery (a few steps from this marker); Wash House and Woodshed (within shouting distance of this marker); Christian Metz House (within shouting distance of this marker); Ronneburg Restaurant (within shouting distance of this marker); Ackermann Residence (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farm Manager's Office (about 300 feet away); Amana Colonies (about 400 feet away); Wohn Haus (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amana.

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1. The Amana Society, Inc. (Submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. The History of Amana. (Submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Amana General Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2015

2. Amana General Store

Marker is on the wall to left of entrance, obscured by porch post

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 531 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.