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Walker and Grant Township History in Linn County Iowa
The History of Linn County details Grant Township formed in 1872 amid railroad tax disputes and Walker built in 1873 with a depot, first store, postmaster, hotel, and prominent families like Gitchell and Hoffman. Walker became a major shipping point for Decorah division, developed dairy, creamery fame, 1891 incorporation, first officials, parks, waterworks, schools, churches, and two banks, describing a thriving early 20th century town.
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Linn County
Justin Barry
Walker News
Grant Township
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Minnesota
Washington Township
Grant
Walker
W. W. Walker
James K. Hotchkin
Theo Hamblin
O. C. Barnes
Fred Hoffman
C. G. Gitchell
Gitchell
Messrs. Gitchell
Hoffman
General Assembly of
Iowa
Decorah
W. A. Jones
J. P. Bross
H. J. Nietert
J. N. Keys
Theo. Hamblin
P. L. Hutchins
O. C. Swartz
M. B. Dodge
E. R. Wheeler
J. M. Peyton