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Introduction to Shenandoah, Iowa
Shenandoah, Iowa, in Page county, is located 42 miles SE of Council Bluffs, Iowa (center to center) and is 45 miles SE of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 5,546.
Shenandoah History
This city was incorporated in 1871. Shenandoah is also referred to as the Garden City. It was previously considered to be the "seed and nursery center of the world". The city is in Page County, which was founded in 1847. This county was named after the 4th U.S. Infantry Captain John Page.
Shenandoah and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Shenandoah
Tourists in Shenandoah can visit the Waubonsie State Park and the Viking Lake State Park for their recreational facilities. Visitors cannot afford to miss the Greater Shenandoah Historical Museum when in Shenandoah. The religious minded can also attend mass at the numerous churches located in the city including the New Testament Church of Christ, First Christian Church, and Saint Marys Catholic Church.
Shenandoah Transportation
Eppley Airfield Airport is the nearest airport.
Shenandoah Higher Education
Higher education institutes which can be attended by the residents of Shenandoah include the Bellevue University, Iowa Western Community College, and Northwest Missouri State University.
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