Strand, Iowa

The community of Strand was founded by Norwegian settlers. The Strand Lutheran Church began services on May 21, 1875,^[2] and still has an active congregation today; in 1998, the Strand Church had 121 members.^[3]

The post office at Strand was established in 1889, and operated until 1903^[4] or 1909, closing with the introduction of rural free delivery.^[2]

The Lovig Store in Strand operated in the late 1800s, and changed hands in 1895.^[5]

Strand's population was 28 in 1902,^[6] and 25 in 1924.^[7]

Strand appeared on some maps of Iowa in the early 20th century,^[8] but the community went into decline; the church and cemetery remain.