The story
from WikipediaRead it all ↗Prior to the treaty of May 1, 1843, the area of what is now Malcom was Sauk and Meskwaki lands. Though there were a few settlers earlier, by 1858, the population justified the formation of a township. The railroad was extended from Iowa City in 1863, and the village was laid out on the Little Bear Creek. The town was incorporated on April 23, 1872. The town was badly damaged in the 2020 derecho, when a resident died and several grain silos were toppled.
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1 historic place in Malcom
1 place in Malcom is on the National Register of Historic Places, the country’s official list of buildings and places worth saving.
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Then & now
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Stories next door
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