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Lakonta is an unincorporated community in Mahaska County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.

History

Lakonta was platted in 1900. The name Lakonta is of Native American origin meaning "blacksmith". A post office was established as Lakonta in 1900, renamed Truax in 1926, and the post office closed in 1934.

Municipalities and communities of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States
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Footnotes

‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 41°11′36″N 92°43′50″W / 41.19333°N 92.73056°W / 41.19333; -92.73056

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