Freeport, Iowa
Freeport is an unincorporated community in northeastern Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States.[1]
Freeport, Iowa | |
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  Freeport, Iowa Location within the state of Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 43°18′08″N 91°44′37″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Winneshiek |
| Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 456760 |
History
A post office was established in April 1854, and remained in operation until being discontinued in November 1905.[2]
William H. Strayer (1866-1946), Oregon state senator and lawyer, was born in Freeport.[3]
Education
The community is within the Decorah Community School District.[4] Decorah High School in Decorah is the designated high school.
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Freeport, Iowa
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Freeport Post Office (historical)
- Sheetz Surname (and Strayer)
- "Comprehensive Plan" (PDF). Winneshiek County. December 2016. p. 91. Retrieved 2020-04-06. - (PDF p. 92/512) - Since Decorah CSD and North Winneshiek CSD are now in the same district, unincorporated places from both are included here.
Municipalities and communities of Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Winneshiek County | |
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