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Lycurgus is a rural
The first settler in the Lycurgus area was a Mexican War veteran in 1851. In the 1860s, a hotel and store were located in the area.
The first post office in Lycurgus was established ''circa'' 1852. It was moved to a hotel/store in 1868. A school was built, of native stone, in 1868. The school operated until consolidation took place in the 1960s.Storla, Madonna (25 November 1987)
Wandering to Lycurgus Ridge
''Postville Herald'', p. 1, 6 The area also has long had a Catholic church, dating back to approximately 1860.(7 November 1929)
Death Called Father J. Whalen
''Decorah Public Opinion''St. Mary's (Lycurgus, Iowa)
Center for Dubuque History, Retrieved 27 May 2021 The church grounds also included a rectory, cemetery, and parish hall. In 2006, the church was closed and made an oratory. Gradually, the Lycurgus area emptied. Lycurgus' population, in 1902, was just 12; in 1925, the population was 52.
unincorporated community
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in Allamakee County
Allamakee County () is the northeasternmost county in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 14,061. Its county seat is Waukon.
History
Allamakee County was formed on February 20, 1847. The derivation of the name is ...
, Iowa
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, United States.
History
The first settler in the Lycurgus area was a Mexican War veteran in 1851. In the 1860s, a hotel and store were located in the area.
The first post office in Lycurgus was established ''circa'' 1852. It was moved to a hotel/store in 1868. A school was built, of native stone, in 1868. The school operated until consolidation took place in the 1960s.Storla, Madonna (25 November 1987)Wandering to Lycurgus Ridge
''Postville Herald'', p. 1, 6 The area also has long had a Catholic church, dating back to approximately 1860.(7 November 1929)
Death Called Father J. Whalen
''Decorah Public Opinion''St. Mary's (Lycurgus, Iowa)
Center for Dubuque History, Retrieved 27 May 2021 The church grounds also included a rectory, cemetery, and parish hall. In 2006, the church was closed and made an oratory. Gradually, the Lycurgus area emptied. Lycurgus' population, in 1902, was just 12; in 1925, the population was 52.
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Unincorporated communities in Allamakee County, Iowa Unincorporated communities in Iowa 1852 establishments in Iowa Populated places established in 1852 {{AllamakeeCountyIA-geo-stub