Shenandoah, IA
Music connected to Shenandoah
About Shenandoah
- • The Everly Brothers, famed musicians, began their careers performing on Shenandoah radio.
- • Earl May Seed & Nursery, a major horticultural company, was founded here.
- • Radio broadcasting, particularly farm reports, established Shenandoah's regional importance.
- • The town was once known as the 'Seed and Nursery Capital of the World'.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Shenandoah's agricultural economy.
- • Named in 1870 for the Shenandoah Valley, it was incorporated in 1871.
- • Around 4,800 people reside here, smaller than its peak in the early 20th century.
- • At 968 feet above sea level, the air feels fresh and the sky vast.
- • Agriculture remains vital, with many residents involved in farming or related businesses.
- • A sense of quiet nostalgia permeates the air, a peaceful, small-town feel.
- • The Kansas City Chiefs are the closest NFL team, Super Bowl LVII champions.
- • Shenandoah High School has a strong tradition in Iowa high school wrestling.
Artists From Shenandoah
The Everly Brothers
Charlie Haden
Songs About Shenandoah
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