Amana in Iowa County, Iowa — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Amana Woolen Mill
1857
The Amana Woolen Mill complex has been manufacturing fabric and blankets for over 150 years. This building escaped the 1923 mill fire and was restored in 1999 after a wind storm.
Erected by Amana Colonies Convention and Visitor's Bureau.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1923.
Location. 41° 47.815′ N, 91° 51.893′ W. Marker is in Amana, Iowa, in Iowa County. Marker is at the intersection of 48th Avenue and 47th Avenue, on the left on 48th Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 48th Avenue, Amana IA 52203, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Water Power for Amana's Mills (within shouting distance of this marker); Dredging Amana's Millrace (within shouting distance of this marker); Amana History (approx. ¼ mile away); Wohn Haus (approx. 0.3 miles away); Ackermann Residence (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wash House and Woodshed (approx. 0.4 miles away); Amana General Store (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Wickery (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Amana.
Also see . . .
1. Shop Amana Woolen Mill. Website homepage (Submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Amana Heritage Society. Website homepage (Submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Credits. This page was last revised on November 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on November 2, 2015, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.