Dundee

Dundee is a small community located in the northwestern corner of Delaware County. The Maquoketa River forms the border to the West and Backbone State Park is just one mile North. Children living in Dundee attend the West Delaware Community School District, which is located 11 miles Southeast of Dundee in Manchester. Traveling to Cedar Rapids, Dubuque and Waterloo from Dundee takes about an hour.

The history of Dundee begins in 1887. The first store built has been renovated to its original look. Downtown lighting is provided by new turn of the century street lamps. The old bank, hotel and telephone buildings are still standing though are now a tavern where fish fries are served on Friday nights, and are used as homes for local residents. Businesses include a taxidermist, building material supplier, auto repair, auto sales, septic pumping and portable rest rooms, engine and transmission repair, summer farmers market and crafts stand, custom lawn ornament welding and family hair care and tanning. Sandwiches are served daily at the tavern.

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