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Cherokee County was named after an Indian Tribe from the south.
The Cherokee's
Established in 1851
Listed below are names and descriptions of Cherokee 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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Baum. In section 33, Sheridan Township. Post office, 1897.
Blaire City. About one mile northeast of the business section of the present
city of Cherokee. Plattted in 1869 in expectation of the lllinois Central depot
being located there.
Cherokee. The old town of Cherokee in section 22 and 23, Cherokee Township,
about two miles northeast of the business section of the present city of Cherokee.
Platted in 1857. The post office was established in 1861 and a block house for
protection against the Indians was erected in 1862.
Cherokee Center. In east part of section 28, Cherokee Township, in the western
part of what is now the city of Cherokee. Platted in 1856. It became a town on paper
only.
Coulson. In the center of Diamond Township. Post office, 1893-97.
De Leon. In section 10, Silver Township. Post office, 1885.
East Hampton. In southern part of Silver Townsip. Post office, 1871.
Hazard. The former name of the present town of Meriden. Post office, 1869-71.
Maple. In the northern part of Afton Township, as shown on maps of 1878.
New Cherokee. The original name of the present city of Cherokee. Platted
in 1870.
Pilot Rock. In section 16, Pilot Township, but soon removed to section 33.
Platted in 1859. Post office, 1867-85.
Wendell. In central part of Willow Township, as shown on maps of 1887.
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