Iconium, Iowa

Iconium is an unincorporated community in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States.^[1]

History

A post office was established in Iconium in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.^[2] The community is named after the ancient city of Konya (Latin: Iconium), in Turkey.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Iconium, Iowa
↑ "Appanoose County". Iowa Ghost Towns. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
↑ Tom Savage (1 August 2007). A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names. University of Iowa Press. p. 113. ISBN 978-1-58729-759-5.

Municipalities and communities of Appanoose County, Iowa, United States

County seat: Centerville

Cities	Centerville Cincinnati Exline Moravia Moulton Mystic Numa Plano Rathbun Udell Unionville

Townships	Bellair Caldwell Chariton Douglas Franklin Independence Johns Lincoln Pleasant Sharon Taylor Udell Union Vermillion Walnut Washington Wells

Unincorporated communities	Brazil Coal City Darbyville Dean Forbush Iconium Orleans Sedan Walnut City

Coordinates: 40°53′29″N 92°57′19″W / 40.89139°N 92.95528°W / 40.89139; -92.95528

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