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Gravity Iowa 1881 town lot boom and early deeds
In 1881 gravity Iowa surveyors laid out business and residence lots as excitement ran high. Early builders included Dr J T McColm and T J Davis with Uncle Sam post office in their drug store. A Christian church was planned and the first prayer and business meetings occurred in the Stouder building. The draft notes recount fond memories of wells scarce and town growth structured around a Union depot and rail expectations.
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Gravity
Iowa
Des Moines
St. Joseph
Kansas City
Val Freeman
T. J. Davis
J. T. McColm
Main and
Third Street
Scribe
New Town
Bedford
John Stouder
Opera House
Mr. Stouder
Grav City
J. Stouder
D. C. Starkweather
J. E. Nelson
James Moneyhan, Sr
G. L. Brookman
Sam
Frank McColm
Dr. McColm
Old Holt
Z. A. Herring
Same
McCollm & Davis