| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| Counties | Poweshiek, Keokuk |
| Townships | Deep River; Prairie |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| Time zone (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
| Elevation | 843 ft |
| Coordinates | 41°30′35″N 92°21′09″W |
| Area code | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 462243[1] |
Tilton is an unincorporated community in Poweshiek and Keokuk counties, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]
History
Tilton was platted in 1884.[2] It was named for George W. Tilton, a railroad official.[2] Tilton's population was 27 in 1902.[3] The population was 42 in 1940.[4]
The post office in Tilton closed in 1931.[5]
References
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- ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 131.
- ^ Cram's Modern Atlas: The New Unrivaled New Census Edition. J. R. Gray & Company. 1902. pp. 203–207.
- ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 313.
- ^ "Poweshiek County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 March 2015.