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Iconium, Iowa

Coordinates: 40°53′29″N 92°57′19″W / 40.89139°N 92.95528°W / 40.89139; -92.95528
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Iconium is an unincorporated community in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States.[1]

History

A post office was established in Iconium in 1853, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[2] The community is named after the ancient city of Konya (Latin: Iconium), in Turkey.[3]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Iconium, Iowa
  2. ^ "Appanoose County". Iowa Ghost Towns. Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Tom Savage (1 August 2007). A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names. University of Iowa Press. p. 113. ISBN 978-1-58729-759-5.

40°53′29″N 92°57′19″W / 40.89139°N 92.95528°W / 40.89139; -92.95528