Le Grand, Iowa
Le Grand is a city in Iowa in the United States. In 2020, there were 975 people living in Le Grand. The town was first settled in 1847. It was named after LeGrand Byington (1845-1909?), a politician from Iowa City, who had helped several early settlers. The first post office started in 1853.
In 1874, a number of fossil crinoids were found in the local quarry. These are small sea animals that look like flowers. Many of these have been sent to museums around the world.
References
- ↑ "Le Grand city, Iowa". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved November 7, 2023.
- 1 2 "Legrand Township". Central Iowa Genealogical Society Newsletter. Retrieved 2009-08-15.
- ↑ "Le Grand Byington". Oregon State Library. Archived from the original on 2012-05-18. Retrieved 2009-01-13.
- ↑ "Le Grand Iowa City Information". Epodunk. Archived from the original on 2007-07-14. Retrieved 2009-08-15.
- ↑ "Limestone Legacy". Retrieved August 15, 2009.
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