Malone, Iowa

Malone is an unincorporated community in Clinton County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]

History

Malone was originally called Ramessa, but after a fire, the railroad station was moved and renamed Malone, after Malone, New York.[2] A post office was established as Ramessa in 1857, renamed Malone in 1867; the post office was discontinued in 1922.[3][4]

References

Coordinates: 41°48′49″N 90°26′30″W / 41.81361°N 90.44167°W / 41.81361; -90.44167

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