Miscellaneous References and Mentions

While our initial data about Oskaloosa came from various goverment sources (GNIS, US Census, FIPS), we also found mention of Oskaloosa 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 Oskaloosa. 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 Oskaloosa:
Services available in 1895: had a Post Office, a Railroad Station, a Express Office

Sixth Biennial Report of the State Mine Inspectors, Two Years Ending June 30, 1893
Published as a Legislative Document: The Twenty-Fifth General Assembly of the State of Iowa - Vol. 4

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

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

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

Off-the-Road Links ...

The official website for Oskaloosa: www.oskaloosaiowa.org/

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