Tama, Tama Co., Iowa, United States
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Tama is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States. Tama is situated two miles south of Toledo, the county seat. The two towns are close enough to have nearly grown together over the years.
Tama got its start in the year 1862, following construction of the Cedar Rapids and Missouri River Railroad through the territory. Tama is located a few miles from the Meskwaki Settlement, Iowa's only significant Native American community. Tama was located on the historic Lincoln Highway and is home to an original Lincoln Highway bridge, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tama is named for Taimah, the 19th century Meskwaki leader. |
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