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Stilson, Iowa
Stilson, Iowa is located in Iowa
Stilson, Iowa
Stilson, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Country United States
State Iowa
County Hancock
Elevation
1,204 ft (367 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 641
GNIS feature ID 455630

Stilson is a small, unincorporated community located in Hancock County, Iowa, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

History

Stilson has a history that goes back to the late 1800s. It was officially planned and marked out, or 'platted,' in 1893. In its early days, Stilson was a growing place. For example, in 1902, about 95 people lived there. By 1925, the population had grown to 160 residents.

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