Dundee

Nestled in northwest Delaware County, Dundee is a charming community along the Maquoketa River, just two miles South of Backbone State Park. Families here enjoy small-town warmth, with children attending West Delaware Community Schools in nearby Manchester.

“Tiny in Size, Mighty in Pride” is the motto for Dundee. The history of Dundee begins in 1887. Downtown lighting is provided by new turn of the century streetlamps. The old bank, hotel and telephone buildings are still standing though are now a tavern and are used as homes for local residents. Wednesday-Sundays you can find local specials at Dundee Bar & Grill and often times live music on the weekends in their outdoor beer garden.

Dundee’s city park features a new playground, a shelter with a fireplace, modern restrooms, and a lighted ball diamond for Little League and softball games.  Dundee is home to a Freedom Rock painted by Ray (Bubba) Sorenson that was built in 2013 and contains 193 named bricks representing the Veterans from the Dundee area, dating back to the Civil and Mexican War. A community room located within the fire station can be rented for private gatherings by calling Marge Letts at 563 924-3017, this room has an occupancy of 35.  A volunteer Fire Department and First Responders answers 911 calls with the Regional Medical Center located in Manchester. Other businesses include auto repair, auto sales, engine and transmission repair, and A-Z Snacks.

St. John’s Lutheran Church is also located in Dundee.