Atwood is an
unincorporated community
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in
Keokuk County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Iowa
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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
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