Elwood or Elwood Siding is an

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in Greene County, in the

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. The community lies along the railroad southwest of the

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airport. The headwaters of Clear Creek are just to the northeast.

History

Variant names were "Campbells Station" and "Ellwood". A post office called Elwood was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1940. The community has the name of the local Ellwood family. Mayor Aaron Larsen

References

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