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- County: Dickinson County, IA
- Region: Northern IA
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Sponsors of Terril, IA
About Terril, IA
The town of Terril was born in the summer of 1895. A section of land owned by E.E. Taylor was selected and placed on file at the county seat. Trilby was chosen as the name for the new town, however, it was discovered that another town with that name already existed in Iowa, so the name was changed to Terril. During that first summer, a store, bank and hotel were constructed. J.R. Phelps started the hotel; C.H. Avery the dry goods store; the Terril Bank was established by Taylor & Ewert and the firm of Sharkey & McNary opened a hardware store. The town of Terril was incorporated in 1899 with Howard Everett being elected as the first mayor and D.M. Schaffer the first postmaster. The first school session in Terril was started soon after the opening of the town and was taught by E.E. Heldridge. Terril was the first district in Dickinson County adopting the features of the consolidated system, which had a centralized system of education as early as 1901.
Terril, Iowa's estimated population is approximately 345 and is the 546th largest city in Iowa based on official 2017 estimates from the US Census Bureau.
Businesses of Terril, 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 Terril, 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 Terril, 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 Terril, 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 Terril, 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!
Dickinson 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 Dickinson County, IA page.
Veterans of Dickinson 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!
