Orson, Iowa

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Orson is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]

History

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

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  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orson, Iowa
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  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Orson Post Office (historical)