Atwood is an

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History

Atwood contained a post office from 1889 until 1899. The community was named for Daniel Atwood, a railroad official. The population was 12 in 1940.

References

Unincorporated communities in Keokuk County, Iowa Unincorporated communities in Iowa 1889 establishments in Iowa {{KeokukCountyIA-geo-stub