Orson is an unincorporated community in Harrison County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]

History

Orson was laid out in 1899 when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] The community was named for Orson Pratt Edmonds. A post office was established at Orson in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1957.[3][4]

Orson's population in 1925 was 35.[5]

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