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

Wohn Haus

 
 
Wohn Haus Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2015
1. Wohn Haus Marker
Inscription. This building was constructed in 1881. The original purpose of the structure was as a communal residence. It remained a residential property until 1988.
 
Erected by Amana Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1881.
 
Location. 41° 47.973′ N, 91° 52.148′ W. Marker is in Amana, Iowa, in Iowa County. It is on 220th Trail west of 46th Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4530 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: Schwalbe Kitchen (within shouting distance of this marker); Farm Manager's Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Ackermann Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Amana History (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Christian Metz House (about 400 feet away); Wash House and Woodshed (about 400 feet away); Amana General Store (about 600 feet away); The Wickery (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amana.
 
Also see . . .  The History of Amana. (Submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
 
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Wohn Haus and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., October 10, 2015
2. Wohn Haus and Marker
Marker is at right of door
 
 
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 493 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
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