Scotch Grove, Iowa

Scotch Grove, Iowa
Unincorporated community
Scotch Grove, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°10′22″N 91°06′28″W / 42.17278°N 91.10778°W / 42.17278; -91.10778Coordinates: 42°10′22″N 91°06′28″W / 42.17278°N 91.10778°W / 42.17278; -91.10778
Country United States
State Iowa
County Jones
Elevation 876 ft (267 m)
Time zone Central (CST) (UTC-6)
  Summer (DST) CDT (UTC-5)
Area code(s) 319
GNIS feature ID 461484[1]

Scotch Grove is an unincorporated community in Jones County, Iowa, United States. Scotch Grove is located on Iowa Highway 38 southeast of Monticello and north of Center Junction.

In 1837, the first settlers came to Scotch Grove. Most of these settlers were from the Red River Settlement, which was located in modern day Manitoba. Some of these settlers were descendants of Scottish farmers who were evicted during the Highland Clearances.

The town of Scotch Grove was laid out in 1872 by James and Charles Applegate.[2]

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