Swedish American Immigrant Monument

LocationMem: 
Munterville, Iowa
Institution: 
The City of Munterville
Official/Unofficial: 
Official
Group Acknowledged: 
Swedish immigrants in Iowa and America
Historical Subject: 

Many Swedes settled in the American plains during the Ellis Island years.

Physical Aspects: 

Photo by Mark Newman/Ottumwa Courier

This statue depicts a Swedish husband, wife and their children looking out at the plains where they made their home. The man has farm tools in his holster.

 

Date of Dedication: 
October 2008
Place Location: