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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Winneshiek |
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| - Total | 6. Wikipedia talkFeatured lists for an explanation of this and other inclusion tags below -->This list of countries, arranged alphabetically The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The political units and divisions of the United States include The 50 states (four of these being officially styled as Commonwealths) which are typically The State of Iowa ( is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. There are 99 counties in the US state of Iowa. The first two counties Des Moines County and Dubuque County, were created in 1834 when Iowa Winneshiek County is a County located in the US state of Iowa. Area is a Quantity expressing the two- Dimensional size of a defined part of a Surface, typically a region bounded by a closed Curve. 4 sq mi (16. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 7 km²) |
| - Land | 6. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 sq mi (16. 6 km²) |
| - Water | 0. 0 sq mi (0. 1 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Population (2000) | |
| - Total | 8,172 |
| - Density | 1,275. The elevation of a Geographic location is its height above a fixed reference point often the mean sea level. A foot (plural feet or foot; symbol or abbreviation ft or sometimes &prime – the prime symbol) is a non-SI unit The metre or meter is a unit of Length. It is the basic unit of Length in the Metric system and in the International Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9/sq mi (492. 6/km²) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| - Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| ZIP code | 52101 |
| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-19405 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455839 |
Decorah is a city in and the county seat of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. The Central Time Zone observes Standard time by subtracting six hours from UTC during standard time ( UTC−6) and five hours during Daylight saving Areas using UTC−6 Single zone countries Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Daylight saving time ( DST UTC−5 is the Time offset used in the North American Eastern Time Zone during Standard time and in the North American Central Time Zone during The ZIP code is the system of Postal codes used by the United States Postal Service (USPS A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating Telephone number ranges to countries regions areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks Area code 563 is a Telephone Area code for a portion the state of Iowa, USA, specifically the east central and northeast corner of the state Federal Information Processing Standards ( FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the United States Federal government for use by all non-military The Geographic Names Information System ( GNIS) is a database that contains name and locative information about more than two million physical and cultural features located throughout A county seat is a term for an Administrative center for a County, primarily used in the United States. Winneshiek County is a County located in the US state of Iowa. The State of Iowa ( is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States of America. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the [1] The population was 8,172 at the 2000 census. Decorah is located at the intersection of State Highway 9 and U. S. Highway 52.
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History
Originally settled by the Day Family in 1849, Decorah has become popular as a center for Norwegian-American culture originating from a high number of Norwegian settlements beginning in the 1850s. Norwegian Americans (norskamerikanere are Americans of Norwegian descent Since 1862 it has been the home of Luther College, a liberal arts institution affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Year 1862 was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar of the Gregorian calendar (or a Common year starting on Monday Luther College is a private coeducational liberal arts college located in Decorah Iowa, USA. The term liberal arts refers to a particular type of educational Curriculum broadly defined as a Classical education. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ( ELCA) is a mainline Protestant denomination headquartered in Chicago Illinois. Each July Decorah is also the host of Nordic Fest, a celebration of Norwegian culture with ethnic dancing, food, and music. Decorah is also the home of the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, the largest museum in the country devoted to one single immigrant group. The Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum in Decorah, Iowa is the oldest and most comprehensive Museum in the United States devoted to a single Until 1972, one of the largest Norwegian language newspapers in the nation was published in Decorah, the Decorah Posten. The Decorah Posten was a notable Norwegian language Newspaper, published in Decorah Iowa, United States.
The city was named for Chief Waukon Decorah, a Ho Chunk who cooperated with whites during the Black Hawk War and whose people were subsequently forced out of Wisconsin into Northeast Iowa. Waukon Decorah (c 1780-1868 was a Native American Chief His name varies in different sources his tombstone terms him "John Waukon" while the spelling "Wawkon" is The Ho-Chunk, or Winnebago (as they are commonly called are a tribe of Native Americans, native to what are now Wisconsin and Illinois. The Black Hawk War was fought in 1832 in the Midwestern United States. Wisconsin ( or wɪˈskɑnsɨn (French Ouisconsin) is one of the fifty United States of America, located in the north central part of the United States Waukon, immediately east, seat of Allamakee County, is also named for him. Waukon is a city in Makee Township, Allamakee County, Iowa, United States, and the County seat of Allamakee County Allamakee County is the northeastern-most County located in the U
Economy
Despite its rural location, Decorah has managed to acquire a strong economic base in Northeast Iowa through several diverse employers. The city boasts strong employment numbers from Luther College, Acument Global Technologies (Camcar LLC), Deco Products, Fred Carlson Company, Rockwell Collins, APAC Teleservices, Iowa Rotocast Plastics and Wapsie Produce, the largest capon-producing plant in America. Luther College is a private coeducational liberal arts college located in Decorah Iowa, USA. Rockwell Collins Inc ( is a large United States -based international company headquartered in Cedar Rapids Iowa primarily providing Aviation and Information Decorah has a low unemployment rate and real estate values in the city are high. In 2000, the average home value in Decorah was $96,000, which was only second to Pella, Orange City and Sioux Center as the highest for smaller, rurally located communities in the state. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Pella is a city in Marion County, Iowa, United States. The population was 9832 at the 2000 census Orange City is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States. The population was 5582 at the 2000 census Sioux Center is a city in Sioux County, Iowa, United States. The population was 6002 at the 2000 census a special census in 2005 counted 6327 residents
In the retail sector, Decorah has continued to offer a considerable amount of shopping options considering its size and location. JC Penney, Super Wal-Mart, Christopher & Banks, Maurice's, Hallmark and a number of other national chains have a stake in Decorah. J C Penney Company Inc ( most commonly known today by the name JCPenney or simply Penneys) is a mid-range chain of American Department stores Wal-Mart Stores Inc (or Walmart as written in its new logo is an American public corporation that runs a chain of large discount department stores A hallmark is a mark or series of marks struck on items made of precious metals &mdash Platinum, Gold, Silver and in some nations Palladium The JC Penney store in Decorah is unusual in that it is not located in a mall, but in downtown Decorah. A wide variety of independently owned shops and boutiques are also ready to serve residents and tourists alike. Everything from boutique clothing and shoe stores to kitchen stores and art galleries.
Residents of Decorah often frequent other commercial hubs in the tri-state area for many needs. Rochester, Minnesota, La Crosse, Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin, and the Twin Cities are very popular spots for shopping, entertainment, and dining. Rochester is a City in the US state of Minnesota and is the County seat of Olmsted County. La Crosse is a city in and the County seat of La Crosse County, Wisconsin, United States. Madison is the capital of the US state of Wisconsin and the County seat of Dane County.
Several local, regional, and national banks have a presence in Decorah. Decorah Bank is the largest locally-owned bank in Decorah. Bank of the West recently entered the community when it acquired Community First Bank in December of 2004. Bank of the West, with $567 billion in assets as of March 31, 2007, is a full-service Commercial bank serving customers in Arizona "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again "
Decorah is home to Seed Savers Exchange, the heirloom plant farm and preservation organization, as well as the StoryPeople headquarters where the colorful works of Brian Andreas are reproduced and shipped around the world. Seed Savers Exchange, or SSE, is a non-profit based in Decorah, Iowa, that preserves Heirloom plant varieties through regeneration distribution An heirloom plant, heirloom variety, or (especially in the UK) heirloom vegetable is a Cultivar that was commonly grown during earlier periods Brian Andreas (born 1956 in Iowa City Iowa) is an American writer painter sculptor and publisher
Geography
Decorah is included in the Driftless Area, where the Upper Iowa River flows through the town to find a mouth as a cliff-clinging tributary of the Upper Mississippi River. The Driftless Area or Paleozoic Plateau is a region in the American Midwest noted mainly for its deeply carved river valleys The Upper Iowa River is a tributary of the Mississippi River in the upper Midwest of the United States. WikipediaCiting sources --> See also Mississippi River The Upper Mississippi The town's unique setting makes it popular for a variety of outdoor activities including canoeing and trout fishing. Natural features include Dunning's Spring, Ice Cave, and Siewers Spring. The city is home to several parks with beautiful views from bluffs, particularly Phelps Park, Palisades Park, and Pulpit Rock. Until 2003, Decorah was home to the Nor-Ski Runs Ski Area, a community attraction since the 1960s. Decorah is located about 15 miles (20 km) away from the Minnesota - Iowa border. Minnesota ( Native Americans demonstrated the name to early settlers Depending on the direction of travel, it is either the first or last major community located along U.S. Route 52 in Iowa. US Route 52 is a United States highway that runs across the northern eastern and southeastern regions of the United States.
Decorah is located at (43. 301795, -91. 790218)[2].
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title) is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census 4 square miles (16. The square mile is an imperial and US unit of Area equal the area of a square of one statute mile. 7 km²), of which, 6. Square Kilometre ( US spelling square kilometer) symbol km2, is a decimal multiple of the SI unit of 4 square miles (16. 6 km²) of it is land and 0. 04 square miles (0. 1 km²) of it (0. 47%) is water.
Demographics
As of the census[3] of 2000, there were 8,172 people, 2,819 households, and 1,561 families residing in the city. A census is the procedure of acquiring information about every member of a given population The population density was 1,275. Population density (in agriculture standing stock and Standing crop) is a measurement of Population per unit area or unit volume 9 people per square mile (492. 2/km²). There were 2,968 housing units at an average density of 463. 4/sq mi (178. 8/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 95. 99% White, 1. 13% African American, 0. 10% Native American, 1. 60% Asian, 0. 01% Pacific Islander, 0. 42% from other races, and 0. 76% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1. 30% of the population. 34. 0% were of Norwegian, 30. Norwegians See also History of Norway and Demography of Norway. 3% German, 5. The German people (Deutsche are an Ethnic group, in the sense of sharing a common German culture, descent and speaking the German language as 4% English and 5. The English people (from the adjective in Englisc) are a Nation and Ethnic group native to England who predominantly speak English 2% Irish ancestry according to Census 2000. The Irish people ( Irish: Muintir na hÉireann, na hÉireannaigh, na Gaeil) are a Western European Ethnic group who originate
There were 2,819 households out of which 22. 9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46. 9% were married couples living together, 6. NOTICE TO WOULD-BE ROMEOS ************** 6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 44. 6% were non-families. 37. 1% of all households were made up of individuals and 18. 1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2. 13 and the average family size was 2. 80.
In the city the population was spread out with 15. 0% under the age of 18, 31. 4% from 18 to 24, 17. 8% from 25 to 44, 17. 0% from 45 to 64, and 18. 8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 81. 6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 78. 5 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,485, and the median income for a family was $49,668. Males had a median income of $33,362 versus $22,399 for females. The per capita income for the city was $16,351. Per capita income means how much each individual receives in monetary terms of the yearly income generated in the country About 2. 7% of families and 8. 0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2. The poverty threshold, or poverty line, is the minimum level of Income deemed necessary to achieve an adequate Standard of living in a given country 9% of those under age 18 and 9. 4% of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives
- Weston Noble, music educator
- Mark Pinter, actor
- Oswald Veblen, mathematician, geometer and topologist
External links
- Decorah, Iowa is at coordinates Coordinates:
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