Four Persia Churches Have Rich Local History
The 1880s saw pioneer farmers forming a progressive Methodist group at Powers school. later moving to Excelsior and then Persia, with ministers like Rev. Hugh Linn and Rev. A. R. Ferris guiding growth. Lutheran influence began with Rev. C. Krog, leading to Trinity Lutheran in 1898. current 242 baptized members, 139 communicants, and active programs mark a century of faith and community service.
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Persia
Powers School House
Mrj Smith
A. C. Snyder
Greenbeck
Hugh Linn
Shelby
Excelsior School
John Paul
John Watson
Guss
Sam Dunn
Ladies Aid Society
Milwaukee Depot
Hooker
Amanda Snyder McColm
Francis Landee
Peter Jacons
Geilitspf
Thomas Coffman
Bonar
Taylor
T. Amsteg
E. W_ Bates
Payne
International Wasther League
Lutheran Women Missionary League
United Lutherans Mark 13 Years in Persia
A small group formed 13 years ago with pastors from Missouri Valley to establish a new church in Persia. Since then St John Evangelical Lutheran Church has actively participated in Harrison County religious life. Sister congregations in Dunlap and Missoun Valley along with St Johan have shared the mission as Christian Churches.
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United Lutheran Past
Missouri Valley
Persia
St John Evangelical Lutheran” Church
Harrison County
Dunlap
Missoun Valley
St. Johan
Pepy
Persia Branch History of the Reorganized Church Since 1876
The Persia Branch of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints began as the Spring Creek Branch in 1876. It held services in multiple local schoolhouses before purchasing a lot for a church in Persia, with building completed by 1884. By 1898 the group had 151 members and active church and women’s schools, plus a singing program. New year starts with Alvin R. Pitt as pastor and key officers listed.
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Persia
Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Spring Creek
Washington Township
Harrison County
Union Grove
Valley View
Six Mile Grove
David Chambers
David and
Mary Chambers
William
Louisa Chambers
Sarah Fry
Jonathan
Martha McKee
Thomas
Elizabeth
Martha
Priscilla Ann
William Chambers
Joseph Seddon
Thomas Thomas
Frederick Hansen
Sidney Pitt
Sidney
Zaeyen
Pistes
Mariens
Ernon Peterson
Alvin R. Pitt
Virginia Cave
Hazel Cooney
Bernice Kibbe
Rosemary Laing
Trinity Lutheran Began Pre railway Pastors traveled long distances
Trinity Lutheran formed in southwest Iowa with Missouri Synod pastors who visited Lutheran settlers by long horse and buggy journeys even before the Milwaukee Railroad. Rev. W. Mal- continues in the text describing early outreach and challenges.
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Trinity Lutheran
Southwest
Iowa
Missouri Synod
W. Mal
Francis Harper Longtime farmer and church leader honored
Francis Amon Harper born May 16 1905 near Woodbine is a lifelong Harrison County farmer and church volunteer. He owns 1539 acres with 500 cultivated by him and his son Aven, operates a purebred Polled Hereford herd, teaches agriculture, serves as pastor at Woodbine since 1949, and holds roles in farm bureau school boards and local church leadership.
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Fancis Amon Harper
Harrison
County
Amon Fry
Francis A. Harper
Woodbine
Bigler’s Grove
Allen Francis Harper
Minnie Fry
Bessie Ruby Whitney
Francis Harper Jr
Terri Lyn
Lumpkin Road
Augusta
U. S. Army
Hattie Jean Harper
Dow City
Alien R. Harper
Woodbine High School
Francis Harper Jn
Aven
Farr
Harper
Harrison County Cooperative Creamery Association
Harrison County Breeder's Association
Denison
Logan Belgian Colt Club
Persia
Boyer Township
Brush Hollow School
Harrison County Farm Bureau
Woodbire Independent School Dispieee
First District Court Session in Harrison County 1855
The first Harrison County District Court was held in May 1855 presided by Judge S Rit dle. The docket opened with William Kennedy versus D Pate and contained four total cases, including one criminal matter.
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Harrison County
S. Rit Dle
William Kennedy
D. Pate
Harrison County Centennial Edition
Centennial edition published on Thursday October 28 1958 in Harrison County features historical context, local event notes, and community notices. Includes portraits, milestones, and calendar items reflecting the county’s centennial celebration and regional history.
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Harrison County
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Magnolia
Neola
Minden
Milwaukee Railroad
Council Bluffs
Manilla
Avoca
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Germany
Lutheran Missouri Synod
Ehlers of Gray
Portsmouth
C. Krog
Ld.s
Mission Board
Persia-Neola
Krog
Trinity Lutheran Congregation
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Matthiessen
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Burmeister
Schaffler
Turnow
Kuster
Falkenhagen
H Schaller
Springfield
Illinois
L. Eschbach
C. G. Treskow
C. Lilie
R. H. Grote
H. Rottmann
John M. Tews
Walter A Otto
District Church Extension Fund
Karl Dohrman
Trinity
Theissouri Synod Lutheran Church
Jerge
Christ Jesus
United Lutherans
Francis Harper
Mr. Harper
Alien Dewey Harper
Inez Smith
Independance
Clo Butterworth
Hester Netsche
Windsor
Missouri
Marian ‘Evers
Independence
Bizler’s Grove
Logan
Francis
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Brike Zz
Dunlap, Iowa
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Stroeher
Todorson
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