Morrisburg, Iowa facts for kids
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Morrisburg, Iowa
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Former community
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 Morrisburg, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Morrisburg, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Guthrie |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 465439 |
Morrisburg is a ghost town in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States.
History
Morrisburg (historically spelled Morrisburgh) was laid out in 1855 by James Moore and Jonathan J. Morris. The town was originally called Fairview, but the name was changed in 1856 when it was discovered that there was already a Fairview in Iowa.
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