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

Coordinates: 41°46′46″N 95°59′00″W / 41.77944°N 95.98333°W / 41.77944; -95.98333

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