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Introduction to Anamosa, Iowa
Anamosa, Iowa, in Jones county, is located 19 miles E of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 183 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. About 5,494 people live in Anamosa.
Anamosa History
Anamosa was founded in 1838 when it was a settlement of Buffalo Forks. It was incorporated in 1856 as Lexington, and in 1877, it was reincorporated as a city and renamed Anamosa. Tradition has it that the city derived its name from an Indian term meaning 'little dog', however, some believe that it was named after a Native American girl named Anamosa. The name was suggested by Edmund Booth, a deaf man who edited and wrote for the local newspaper - The Eureka. In 1993, the Iowa State Legislature named Anamosa as the Pumpkin Capital of Iowa.
Anamosa and Nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Anamosa
Among the museums near Anamosa are Granger House Museum, Science Station, and the National Motorcycle Museum. An interesting place to visit is the historic site of Brucemore. The Palisades - Kepler State Park and Pinicon Ridge County Park have camping sites, hiking trails, boating, fishing, and picnic areas. Every year Anamosa hosts the Grant Wood Art Festival usually in June and the Pumpkinfest sometime in October.
Anamosa Transportation
Air transportation is available from the Eastern Iowa Airport.
Anamosa Higher Education
Nearby colleges include Coe College, Cornell College, Kirkwood Community College, and Mount Mercy College.
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