Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Osceola came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Osceola in various books, maps and other sources. When we find a mention, a fact or snippet, we add that information to our Gazetter.

We've created the following list to keep track of the sources that proved useful in adding to our knowledge about Osceola. We hope that they will be useful to you.

Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

A note taken from the Shipper's Guide for Osceola:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Map of the Lincoln Highway (1924)

Rand McNally Map of Iowa (1911)
Published by Rand McNally & Co.

We found Osceola in these Censuses: 2010-1990. See our Census Page for Osceola for more information.

Both the GNIS and FIPS databases contain entries for Osceola. See our Misc Page for Osceola for more information.

Railroad Mentions of Osceola:

The following route mentioned Osceola as a scheduled stop:

The California Zephyr: From Amtrak's timetable for the California Zephyr (train schedule from 2017). The defunct California Zephyr travelled between Chicago (IL) and Ememeryville (CA) - with bus service to San Francisco (CA)

Off-the-Road Links ...

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Osceola. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for Clarke County: www.clarkecountyia.org/

The official website for State of Iowa: https://www.iowa.gov/