Lacey is an unincorporated community in Adams Township, Mahaska County, Iowa, United States.[1]

Lacey
Lacey is located in Iowa
Lacey
Lacey
Location in Iowa
Coordinates: 41°24′03″N 92°38′25″W / 41.4008368°N 92.6401913°W / 41.4008368; -92.6401913
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyMahaska
TownshipAdams
Named forJohn F. Lacey
Elevation
850 ft (259 m)

History

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Lacey was founded in 1878 by John F. Lacey to route the Iowa Central Air Line Railroad. It was laid out by Lacey and Jeremiah Everett. By 1887, the town had an estimated population of 100.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Geographic Names Information System". edits.nationalmap.gov. Retrieved 2024-08-07.
  2. ^ "Lacey, IA, 1913; Adams Township; Mahaska County; Iowa". cdm16125.contentdm.oclc.org. Retrieved 2024-08-07.