Dyersville, Agricultural community in eastern Iowa, United States
Located in both Delaware and Dubuque counties, Dyersville extends across 6.90 square miles of terrain at an elevation of 290 meters above sea level.
James Dyer, an English immigrant and landowner, established the settlement in 1851 and opened The Clarendon hotel, which became a central meeting point.
The National Farm Toy Show and summer farm toy exhibition reinforce the status of Dyersville as the Farm Toy Capital of the World.
The James Kennedy Public Library maintains extensive collections and services, including a dedicated children's section that was incorporated in 1970.
The Basilica of St. Francis Xavier stands as one of the few minor Roman Catholic basilicas in a rural setting across the United States.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1851
Elevation above the sea: 290 m
Website: http://cityofdyersville.com
GPS coordinates: 42.48139,-91.12083
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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