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Iowa towns named for prominent men reveal naming trends
The Des Moines Associated Press report shows Iowa place names honor national and local leaders more than geographic terms, detailing origins of towns like Mason City, Davenport, Denison, and Boone, tied to founders, traders, and notable figures. The survey notes several name changes as towns evolved.
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Presa
Des Moines
Iowa
Altho
Masonic Lodge
Mason City
John B.ne
Danhury
Dan
Daniel Thomas
Davenport
Anthony LeClaire
Cal
George Davenport
Rock Island
Mississippi River
Hoone
Boone County
Apt
Nathan Hoone
Boove
Boonesboro
Cal. J. M. Rockwell
Rockwell City
J. W. Denison
Denison
Shim
W. W. Hamilton
Senate
Heart J
Rissey
Webster
Jones County
George W. Jones
Congress
Territory of
United State