Orson, Iowa facts for kids
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Orson, Iowa
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 Orson, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Harrison |
| Elevation | 1,053 ft (321 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464685 |
Orson is a small, quiet place in Harrison County, Iowa. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government.
History of Orson
How Orson Started
Orson began in 1899. This was when a railroad line was built to reach this spot. The community was named after a person called Orson Pratt Edmonds.
Post Office and Population
A post office opened in Orson in 1900. It helped people send and receive mail for many years. However, the post office closed down in 1957. In 1925, Orson was a very small place. Only about 35 people lived there at that time.
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