Beacon, IA, Garfield Township; Mahaska County; Iowa
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Title
Beacon, IA, Garfield Township; Mahaska County; Iowa
Description
Beacon, once known as the town of Enterprise, did not fully switch its name over until 1874. Beacon's success revolved around its coal mining connection and proximity to the railroad lines. Before Oskaloosa established a railroad line through its community, many goods came via railway to Beacon, allowing it to grow and become a thriving community. At one time, Beacon had its own town square. The map here depicts the layout of Beacon, still citing its old name of Enterprise, in 1913.
Creator
Mahaska County Historical Society
Source
Mahaska County Collection
Publisher
Curtis Media Corporation: Dallas, Texas
Date
2008-07-14
Rights
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Format
still image/jpeg
Type
image
Identifier
Wilcox Library
http://cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/p270701coll6,49