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Ever proud of their heritage, the Amana Colonies were founded as a group of settlements in 1855 by German Pietists. There were seven original villages, all of which now comprise the Amana Colonies. For nearly 80 years after their founding in Iowa, the colonies were completely self-sufficient, an isolated local economy that allowed their heritage and traditions to maintain intact. The modern day Amana Colonies are an enormous tourist attraction known primarily for its restaurants and custom traditional shops. Reflecting their German heritage to this day, the Amana Colonies have been on the list of National Historic Landmarks since 1965.

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