Tilton, Iowa
Unincorporated community in Iowa, United States
41°30′35″N 92°21′09″W / 41.50972°N 92.35250°W / 41.50972; -92.35250Tilton is an unincorporated community in Poweshiek and Keokuk counties, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]
History
Tilton was platted in 1884.[2] It was named for George W. Tilton, a railroad official.[2] Tilton's population was 27 in 1902.[3]
The post office in Tilton closed in 1931.[4]
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tilton, Iowa
- ^ a b 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. 131.
- ^ Cram's Modern Atlas: The New Unrivaled New Census Edition. J. R. Gray & Company. 1902. pp. 203–207.
- ^ "Poweshiek County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
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Municipalities and communities of Keokuk County, Iowa, United States
County seat: Sigourney
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- Atwood
- Tilton‡
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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