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History of Lisbon, (Linn County) IowaOur database does not include an historic photo for Lisbon, (Linn County) Iowa, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Biographies:Daniel Runkle a Lisbon Merchant Daniel Runkle, a dealer in hardware, stoves, agricultural implements and manufacturer of tinware, Lisbon; was born in Lebanon Co., Penn., in 1820; he was one of a company of eighty-four that chartered a canal boat from Harrisburg to Pittsburgh, and there took passage on board the steamer "Belle of the West," and came down the Ohio River; the first night after leaving Cincinnati, the boat was burned, and fourteen of the company lost their lives; he arrived in Linn Co. in 1850, and in company with J. Kurtz, engaged in merchandising for nearly four years, when he sold out and in 1866 he formed a copartnership with A. Runkle in his present business; he owns 108 acres of land. He was the first Postmaster at Lisbon. He married Miss E. Neidig in 1848; she was born in Pennsylvania; has seven children--Alfred W., Urias D., Lizzie A., George O., Jessie A., Oliver O. and Addie M. |
Iowa Facts: Linn County Facts: Seat: Cedar RapidsEstablished: 1837 Formed from: Wisconsin Territory
Additional Local History Notes: The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: LISBON, a post-office of Linn co., Iowa. Lisbon is situated 263 meters above sea level. |