Winchester, Iowa

Winchester is an unincorporated community in Van Buren County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.^[1]

History

Winchester was laid out in 1840.^[2] A post office was established at Winchester in 1840, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winchester, Iowa
↑ The History of Van Buren County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1878. p. 503.
↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winchester Post Office (historical)

Municipalities and communities of Van Buren County, Iowa, United States

County seat: Keosauqua

Cities	Birmingham Bonaparte Cantril Farmington Keosauqua Milton Stockport

CDPs	Douds Leando Mount Sterling

Other unincorporated communities	Pittsburg Selma Winchester

Ghost town	Iowaville

Coordinates: 40°51′01″N 91°54′00″W / 40.85028°N 91.90000°W / 40.85028; -91.90000

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