This is a photograph of Herman Schneider, one of the earliest settlers of Giard Township, Iowa. In 1829, Schneider left his home in Hessen, Germany and immigrated to the United States in order to avoid being drafted into the German Army. After he arrived in New York, Schneider was taken in and trained by a German blacksmith. He then joined the United States Army and was stationed at Fort Crawford at Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin during the Blackhawk War. After the Blackhawk War, Schneider claimed a 160-acre homestead in Giard Township in present day Clayton County. He invited 28 of his close friends, including Henry Froelich, to join him in Iowa. After arriving in Iowa, Froelich helped found a village of Froelich, Iowa, which was named after him and his family. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.27 Immigration and Migration and SS-US 9-12.23 Iowans Influence US History in a lesson on immigrants experience in Iowa and Iowans impact on the BlackHawk war. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
2018.037.006 [Print, Photographic]
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