Communia is an unincorporated community located in Clayton County, Iowa, United States, in the south half of section 8, Volga Township. The area was established as a German colony in 1847. In early 1847 a group of pioneers, consisting of nine Germans and one Frenchman, met in St. Louis to set off for new land under the direction of Joseph Venus. Th…Communia is an unincorporated community located in Clayton County, Iowa, United States, in the south half of section 8, Volga Township. The area was established as a German colony in 1847. In early 1847 a group of pioneers, consisting of nine Germans and one Frenchman, met in St. Louis to set off for new land under the direction of Joseph Venus. The group traveled north by steamer to the area of Dubuque. After buying necessary provisions, the group left on foot with only one wagon and three oxen to the northwestern area of Volga Township.
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