The third General Assembly convened at Iowa City on the 2d of December 1850, and adjourned Feb. 45, 1851. At this time about forty new counties in the north and southwestern part of Iowa were created. Mitchell county was among this number. Its boundaries were minutely defined, and organization was authorized as soon as the population warranted it. The name, it is thought by many, was bestowed in honor of that noble Irish patriot, John Mitchell. Others think it was named in honor of a surveyor by that name. Who suggested the name is unknown.
The 1911 Standard Historical Atlas of Mitchell County, Iowa by Anderson Publishing Company provides a detailed overview of Mitchell County during the early 20th century. This atlas includes maps of various administrative divisions, such as villages, cities, and townships, along with maps of the state, United States, and the world. Additionally, it features a farmer’s directory, offering a comprehensive listing of local farmers, including their names, townships, addresses, farm names, and specific sections within the county. This directory serves as a valuable resource for understanding the agricultural landscape and community structure of Mitchell County in 1911.
This collection contains only the farmers directory of the manuscript.