German City, Iowa

German City is a ghost town in Woodbury County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]

History

A post office was established at German City in 1886, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] A large share of the early settlers being natives of Germany caused the name to be selected.[1]

References

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