Pella, Dutch heritage city in Marion County, Iowa, United States.
Pella sits at an elevation of 270 meters above sea level, featuring Dutch-style buildings, local shops, and expansive parks near Lake Red Rock.
Dutch immigrants established Pella in 1847, creating a settlement that maintained strong connections to Netherlands customs and architectural traditions.
The annual Tulip Time festival in May presents Dutch dance performances, traditional costumes, and thousands of tulip flowers throughout the city streets.
The city provides digital services through an online account system for residents to manage notifications, subscriptions, and access community resources.
Local businesses accept Pella Bucks, special gift certificates that encourage shopping within the community's diverse merchant network.
Location: Marion County
Inception: 1847
Elevation above the sea: 270 m
Website: http://cityofpella.com
GPS coordinates: 41.40722,-92.91722
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:03
Knoxville Raceway
18.5 km
Elk Rock State Park
14.2 km
Knoxville Veterans Administration Hospital Historic District
19 km
Marion County Courthouse
18 km
Coal Ridge Baptist Church and Cemetery
9.2 km
Pella Opera House
187 m
John K. Voorhees House
8.3 km
Wabash Railroad Bridge
7.6 km
First Christian Church
162 m
Porter-Rhynsburger House
382 m
Vander Wilt Farmstead Historic District
10.3 km
Dominie Henry P. Scholte House
132 m
Bellefountain Bridge
14.7 km
Red Bridge
17.2 km
Dirk and Cornelia J. Vander Wilt Cottage
207 m
Knoxville WPA Athletic Field Historic District
18.8 km
Dirk Van Loon House
1.2 km
Philipus J. and Cornelia Koelman House
316 m
Thomas F. and Nancy Tuttle House
422 m
Harvey Railroad Bridge
10 km
East Amsterdam School
4.8 km
B.H. and J.H.H. Van Spanckeren Row Houses
315 m
Hendrik J. and Wilhelmina H. Van Den Berg Cottage
1.1 km
Henry and Johanna Van Maren House-Diamond Filling Station
225 m
E.R. Hays House
17.9 km
Collegiate Neighborhood Historic District
473 m
Ten Hagen Cottage–Stegeman Store
638 m
William Van Asch House-Huibert Debooy Commercial Room
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