Here is just some of the information included:Ĭhronological Record of Events in Union County Included is biographical information for 247 different Union County, Iowa including all of the historical andįamily biographical information. This is an exact photo replica of all the pages pertaining to Union County, Iowa from its earliest settlement This detailed (842 pages in all) 1908 history has an incredible amount of historical and genealogical information about Union County, Iowa published by George A. Searchable - find any name or location instantly! This fascinating and detailed CD contains ALL (including Civil War history) and genealogy. Important resource for the study and research of Union County, Iowa history Clarke Publishing Company History of Union County, Iowaīook by George A. Including biographical information for 247 families An informative and historical overview of Union County, Combined, the two lakes cover nearly 1,500 acres, and the surrounding recreational areas offer numerous opportunities for hiking, camping, and moreĪfton is also home to the East Union School district which serves the city as well as the nearby communities of Arispe, Lorimor, Thayer, and Shannon City plus the rural residents of eastern Union county.Union County Iowa History Genealogy Creston Afton IAĬounty, Iowa History and Genealogy 842 pages of Union County, Iowa history and genealogy Today, Afton is home to over 800 and serves as a gateway to two of Southwest Iowa’s best recreation areas – Three mile Lake and Twelve Mile Lake. To the west, however, the town of Creston was growing even faster, and in 1890 the county seat was permanently moved there. The population quickly grew, and by 1880 the town boasted a population of over 1,200 residents.

The B&MRR rail line would eventually reach Afton in 1865 (after a lengthy delay during the Civil War). According to one recorded account, Afton narrowly won the election only after a local town leader forged a letter purportedly from the president of the Burlington and Missouri Rail Road (B&MRR) Company indicating that the new train tracks would pass through Afton instead of Highland. Later in 1857, when the official vote was held, the fast-growing township of Highland contended for the honor of hosting the county seat. The town’s name was chosen by Temple’s wife, who is said to have named it after Flow Gently, Sweet Afton, a popular melody of the time based on a poem about the River Afton in Scotland.Īfton was soon appointed as the county seat by a local commission.

Afton was founded in 1854 by Edward Temple.

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