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Buena Vista County was named after the final victory field
of General Zachary Taylor in the Mexican War
Established in 1851
Listed below are names and descriptions of Bueana Vista County towns
and villages, many have long ago disappeared,
Some became a part of other towns, that are still in existance
today.
The list below was taken from the Annuls of Iowa Vols. XVII & XVIII.
Used with permission from the State Historical Society of Iowa
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Blaine. In section 26, Maple Valley Township. Post office, 1877-1900
Crozier. In western part of secion 14, Grant Township, Post office,
1881-1900
Elkton. In western part of Elk Township. Post office, 1893-1900.
Hires Grove. In the northwest corner of Grant Township. Post office, 1875.
Mayview. In northeastern part of Poland Township. Post office, 1881.
Menoti. In section 34, Lee Township. Post office, 1871-85.
Northam. Listed in U.S. Postal Guide of 1900 as a post office in
Buena Vista county, but not found on maps.
Orsland. Listed in U.S. Postal Guide of 1900 as a post office in
Buena Vista County, but not found on maps.
Peach. On southwesterm part of section 26, Grant Township. Post office,
1881-97.
Plum. Listed in U.S. Postal Guide of 1897 as a post office in Buena
Vista county, but not found on maps.
Racine. In secion 34, Lincoln Township. Post office, 1881-1900.
Sayre. Listed in U.S. Postal Guide of 1893 as a post office in Buena
Vista County, but not found on maps.
West Scott. On the west line of Scott Township. Post office, 1877-97.
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