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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 an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.
History
Orson was laid out in 1899 when the railroad was extended to that point. The community was named for Orson Pratt, a Mormon leader. A post office was established at Orson in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.
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