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- Counties: Winnebago County, IA and Hancock County, IA
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About Forest City, IA
Founded as a town in 1855; “Forest City” was not the first name given to our community in its founding years. In the beginning it was known as Puckerbrush, Big Brush, or Hill City. Robert Clark, the official founder and surveyor of Forest City, deemed “Forest City” as the official name because it was literally cutout of a forest. Most will agree that Mr. Clark made the right choice. In 1878, Forest City was incorporated, and the first mayor, Eugene Secor, was elected.
Forest City’s first train arrived at 3:30 pm on December 10, 1879; a cold and stormy day. The weather didn’t stop residents from turning out to welcome the arrival of the new rail lines at the depot. Rail service meant many things to our community: instead of going to Mason City, McGregor, or Dubuque for supplies or mail, it now arrived by train; instead of cutting down trees for heating, coal was now brought in; instead of riding a buckboard behind a horse to travel long distances, you could ride in the comfort of a Pullman Car; farmers could now ship products from their farms. Eventually two passenger trains and two freight trains arrived and departed daily from Forest City’s two train depots.
When the rail line was built, telegraph poles were erected beside the rail bed. Two weeks after the arrival of the first train, Christmas Day 1879, the first telegraph message went out from Mayor Secor to our friends in Lake Mills.
Businesses of Forest City, IA
The businesses of our towns are truly the lifeblood of each community, click on any businesses below to learn about them, to learn how to add your business to your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Community Organizations of Forest City, IA
Small towns and rural communities throughout the Midwest are looking for ways to strengthen their economies, provide better quality of life, and build on local assets. Here you will find the organizations that stabilize, preserve, and revitalize the small towns and rural areas alike. To submit your organization to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Events of Forest City, IA
The small towns of the Midwest have long shared pride in their communities through festivals and events! Citizens from each community, working together, continue to offer entertainment options that not only appeal to their citizens, but visitors to their community! Below you will find festivals and events you are sure to want to attend! If you would like to have (DST) include an annual festival or event on your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Faith Organizations of Forest City, IA
Throughout the years faith organizations have not only been an essential part of a town's religious life, but its community life. Below you will find stories about these organizations, If you would like to induct a faith organization to be added to your town and county page CLICK HERE!
Points of Interest of Forest City, IA
The communities of the Midwest have a lifestyle unique to their region — rich in history and points of interest like no other! Below you will find points of interest you are sure to want to visit! To nominate a landmark, historic location, museum, etc. as a point of interest on your county and region page CLICK HERE!
Winnebago County, IA
Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Winnebago County, IA page.
Hancock County, IA
Visit our county page and you will find information about our town and county's points of interest, festivals/events and faith community. You also will learn about the community organizations that have built and continue to build strong communities (chambers, community groups, and departments, etc) and much more when you visit the Hancock County, IA page.
Veterans of Winnebago County, IA and Hancock County, IA
Veterans come from many walks of life and whether a veteran has severed two decades ago or two days ago, they have made our freedoms possible. Below you will find stories about many who have served. If you would like to nominate a veteran to be included on your town and county page CLICK HERE!
