Strand, Iowa
Unincorporated community in Iowa, United States
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Strand was an unincorporated community in Adams County, Iowa, United States.[1]
History
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.