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Solon, Iowa. / 41.80667°N 91.49583°W / 41.80667; -91.49583. Solon is a city located in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. Part of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area, it is located a few miles from Lake MacBride State Park and the larger cities of Coralville and Iowa City. The population was 3,018 at the time of the ...
FHL Family History Library, Salt Lake City, UT UGS Utah Genealogical Society NARA National Archives and Records Administration NSDAR National Society Daughters of the American Revolution 1. "Back in 1877: Solon was a boom town," West Liberty Index, July 7, 1977, Solon, Iowa. 2. Aurner, Clarence Ray.
Solon History Center. Solon History is now available through digital access. Great news from Solon History Committee chairwoman, Sandy Hanson. Solon newspapers are now on-line! Past issues from 1887 to 2009 are accessible, issues 2010 through 2018 are in process. Access is available at: solon.advantage-preservation.com.
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From Iowa Writers Project, History of Johnson County, Iowa, Works Project Administration, 1941 46. To the north and northwest of Solon, in Big Grove Township, stretched a broad expanse of level, fertile, well-watered land. It was here that Thomas Lingle, a miller as well as a farmer by trade, located a dam and mill not far from his claim.
History. According to the History of Johnson County, IA 1836 - 1882: The Solon Reaper, of date July 28, 1882, published a sketch of the village history, from which we glean a few points: The founder of Solon, as far as information can be ascertained, is one John West, who it is said laid out the first town proper of Solon in the year 1842.
1857 - Big Grove whiskey agency was discountinued [sic] by Johnson County. 1858 - First Catholic Church was established. 1873 - A flour and saw mill was built by Akerly and Carney. 1876 - The Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern railway comes through Solon. In 1882, the first newspaper, called the "Solon Reaper", was published.
Sep 17, 2015 · Solon celebrates 175 years with 3-day bash. A time-lapse view of Solon throughout its history would reveal a vibrant, frequently changing main street and a strong, surrounding rural community ...
