Le Grand, Iowa
Le Grand is a city in Iowa in the United States. In 2020, there were 975 people living in Le Grand.[1] The town was first settled in 1847.[2] It was named after LeGrand Byington (1845-1909?),[3] a politician from Iowa City,[4] who had helped several early settlers. The first post office started in 1853.[2]
In 1874, a number of fossil crinoids were found in the local quarry. These are small sea animals that look like flowers. Many of these have been sent to museums around the world.[5]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Le Grand city, Iowa". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Legrand Township". Central Iowa Genealogical Society Newsletter. Retrieved 2009-08-15.
- ↑ "Le Grand Byington". Oregon State Library. Archived from the original on 2012-05-18. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ↑ "Le Grand Iowa City Information". Epodunk. Archived from the original on 2007-07-14. Retrieved 2009-08-15.
- ↑ "Limestone Legacy". Retrieved August 15, 2009.
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