Preparation, Iowa
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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]
References
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- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Preparation Post Office (historical)
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Municipalities and communities of Monona County, Iowa, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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