Lycurgus, Iowa facts for kids
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Lycurgus, Iowa
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 Lycurgus, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Allamakee |
| Elevation | 1,270 ft (390 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464636 |
Lycurgus is a rural unincorporated community in Allamakee County, Iowa, 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.
The area also has long had a Catholic church, dating back to approximately 1860. 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. The population was 6 in 1940.
