Croton is an

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in southwestern Lee County,

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, United States. The

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flows past the southwest side of the community along the Iowa-

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border.

History

Croton's population was 96 in 1902, and 110 in 1925.

References

Unincorporated communities in Lee County, Iowa Unincorporated communities in Iowa {{LeeCountyIA-geo-stub