Preparation, Iowa

Preparation is a ghost town in Monona County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.

History

Preparation was founded in 1853 by a commune of Mormons led by Charles B. Thompson.[1] The community was named from their belief that life on Earth was a preparation for the afterlife.[2] A post office was established at Preparation in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.[3]

The site of Preparation is now a part of Preparation Canyon State Park.[1]

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References
  1. "Preparation Canyon State Park". Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Retrieved 25 March 2015.
  2. Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 115.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Preparation Post Office (historical)


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