Orson, Iowa

Orson is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1] The honorary mayor is Larry Armstrong, who attended the Orson School and is its current owner.

Orson, Iowa
Orson, Iowa is located in Iowa
Orson, Iowa
Orson, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°46′46″N 95°59′00″W
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyHarrison
Elevation
1,053 ft (321 m)
Population
 (2023)
  Total6
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code712
GNIS feature ID464685[1]

History

Orson was laid out in 1899 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community was named for Orson Pratt Edmonds. A post office was established at Orson in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[3][4]

Orson's population in 1925 was 35.[5]

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