Thrall, Iowa
Thrall is a ghost town in Wright County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]
History
A post office called Thrall was established in 1882, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1907.[2] Thrall was platted in 1886.[3] It was named for W. A. Thrall, a railroad official.[3]
References
- "99. WRIGHT COUNTY, IOWA". IowaPioneers.com. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Thrall Post Office (historical)
- Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 130.
Municipalities and communities of Wright County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Wright County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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