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About Woden, IA
Woden was first called Bingham and then Ripley. The post office turned down both names for their similarity to those of other towns. The name Woden was said to have been chosen because their was so much noise caused by the dynamiting of the railroad that it sounded like war. Woden (sometimes seen as Odin) means Norse war god and was a name the post office approved of.
The plat of the village was first filed in December of 1898 and the town of Woden was legally incorporated in the year 1904. That it grew was largely due to the fact that the Klondike railroad traveled from Garner to Titonka and Woden was along the way. It was one of the best trade centers in Hancock County. By 1907 Woden had the following:
3 elevators,a creamery,3 general stores, 2 hardware stores, a drug store, a meat market, a livery stable, 2 churches, a public school, a blacksmith, a pool hall, a barber shop,a printing office, a shoe shop, a hotel, a restaurant, and a cream station. At this time the town had a population of 200. A noteworthy improvement at the time, the town was one of few to have cement sidewalks lining Main Street.
Businesses of Woden, 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 Woden, 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 Woden, 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 Woden, 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 Woden, 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!
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 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!
