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Anamosa, Iowa is a vibrant town that is rich in history. With an abundance of businesses, parks, museums, and historical sites, Anamosa is a wonderful place to call home.
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Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
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Founded on the site of the Buffalo Forks settlement in 1838, the town that would eventually become Anamosa was originally called Lexington. When the town was incorporated in 1877, the town was re-named Anamosa in an effort to differentiate it from the other towns called Lexington.
Anamosa, IA became home to the Anamosa State Penitentiary in 1872, and the castle-like structure inspired the nickname of “The White Palace of the West.” The grounds also currently house the Anamosa State Penitentiary Museum, which chronicles the history of the prison.
Bike enthusiasts will sure to enjoy Anamosa’s National Motorcycle Museum. Founded in 1989, the museum displays bikes and memorabilia from the beginning of motorcycles to the present day.
Anamosa, IA was the home of American artist, Grant Wood. Visit the Grant Wood Art Gallery to learn about his life, view his works, and buy art prints!
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