Florenceville, Iowa

Florenceville is an unincorporated community located in Howard County, Iowa, United States. It is adjacent to the village of Granger, Minnesota.

Geography

Florenceville is located at 43°29'54" North, 92°7'58" West. Florenceville is in the northwest portion of section 10, Albion Township, Howard County. The Iowa-Minnesota state line forms the village's northern border. The Upper Iowa River runs through the village.

The area features a Karst topography. Niagara Cave, located a few miles northeast of the village, is one of the largest caves in the Midwest.

History

Florenceville, platted as Florence, sprang up in the mid-19th century. Originally, it had a mill, a post office and a general store. Now, mostly houses remain. The village has a Methodist church that closed in the 1960s. An annual reunion service brings former and current residents back together for a Sunday in the summer. The church building is now owned and maintained by the Howard County Historical Society.

Tourism and recreation

The village features a county park popular for softball games. An Amish community thrives in the area and tours of Amish country are available.

External links

Aerial photo from MSR Maps, also shows Granger
Howard County

Municipalities and communities of Howard County, Iowa, United States

County seat: Cresco

Cities	Chester Cresco Elma Lime Springs Protivin‡ Riceville‡

Unincorporated community	Florenceville

Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

Coordinates: 43°29′57″N 92°07′58″W / 43.49917°N 92.13278°W / 43.49917; -92.13278

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