Paris, Iowa facts for kids
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Paris, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Linn County |
| Township | Jackson |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Paris is a small, unincorporated community located in Linn County, Iowa, United States. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. You can find Paris where Sutton Road and County Highway D66 meet, close to the Wapsipinicon River. It's situated northwest of Central City and southwest of Coggon.
History of Paris, Iowa
The first European settlers arrived in the area around Paris in 1841. This was the family of James Lytle. Paris itself was officially started in 1845. It was laid out on the west side of the Wapsipinicon River. A school was built just west of Paris in 1850, helping to educate the children of the growing community.
The name "Paris" comes from the famous capital city in France.
An important structure in the area is the Upper Paris Bridge. This bridge carries Sutton Road over the Wapsipinicon River. It was originally built in 1879 for wagons. Today, it is still standing and is recognized as a historic place on the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1889, a big event called the Iowa Exposition was held right here in Paris.
Famous People from Paris
One notable person born in Paris, Iowa, was Richard C. Clark. He was born in 1929. Richard Clark grew up to become a United States Senator, representing Iowa in the U.S. Senate from 1973 to 1979. A U.S. Senator is a person elected to help make laws for the entire country.
