Avon, Iowa

The original townsite of Avon was platted by Charles Keeney in either 1855,^[2] or 1856.^[3] Nearby Avon Lake, one mile southeast, was founded when the railroad bypassed Avon. The first schoolhouse in the area was built in 1856.^[2]

At Avon's founding, it was the only village in Allen Township, and enjoyed several early years of prosperity. It had a large hotel, a United Bretheren church, several stores, and more than 20 houses.^[3] The Avon post office began operations in 1857.^[4]

Avon's population was 6 in 1900,^[5] 11 in 1925,^[6] and 18 in 1925.^[7]

The Avon post office closed in 1927.^[4]

Avon's population was 22 in 1940.^[8]

Avon's cemetery was previously known as Watts Cemetery.

On March 5, 2022, an EF4 tornado struck the town (albeit at a slightly weaker strength), damaging multiple homes and facilities.^[9]