Orson, Iowa
Orson is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]
History
Orson was laid out in 1899 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community was named for Orson Pratt, a Mormon leader.[2] A post office was established at Orson in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[3][4]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orson, Iowa
- 1 2 Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 111.
- ↑ "Harrison County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 24 March 2015.
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orson Post Office (historical)
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Coordinates: 41°46′46″N 95°59′00″W / 41.77944°N 95.98333°W
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