Algona, Iowa - Camp Algona POW Museum
- Address:
- 114 South Thorington St., Algona, IA
- Hours:
- Th. 6-8 pm, Sa.-Su. 1 - 4 pm. (Call to verify)
- Phone:
- 515-295-3719
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In Algona, Iowa, a new museum opened in November telling the story of Camp Algona, German Prisoner of War facility during World War II. Camp Algona held 10,000 prisoners from 1943-46, who were deployed to work in local farms, replacing local manpower busy in Europe capturing more Germans. ... [12/04/2004] Complete News Story
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