Lost Franklin & Grundy Counties

Lost Franklin & Grundy Counties details the 51 lost towns in Franklin County and the 48 last towns in Grundy County.
There were over 20 post offices in each county, including Ollin and Elida in Franklin, and Morris and Greenhill in Grundy County.
Name changes included Benjamin which later became Hampton and Orion as the first name of Grundy Center. Also Carleton was the first name of Popejoy and Shobe’s Grove of Sheffield. Andersonville was the first name of Fern. Colter was the first spelling of Coulter and Wellsburgh for Wellsburg.
Even if you think you know Franklin and Grundy Counties, you will be surprised at what you learn! This is a great addition for the library of anyone interested in Cedar Valley history, and makes a great gift.

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