Wright, Iowa
Wright is an unincorporated community in Mahaska County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]
History
A post office was established at Wright in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1973.[2] The community was named for a local landowner.[3]
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wright, Iowa
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Wright Post Office (historical)
- ↑ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 141.
Municipalities and communities of Mahaska County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Coordinates: 41°14′57″N 92°31′34″W / 41.24917°N 92.52611°W
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