Preparation, Iowa Explained

Preparation is a ghost town in Monona County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.

History

Preparation was founded in 1853 by a schismatic Latter Day Saint sect led by Charles B. Thompson.^[1] The community was named from their belief that life on Earth was a preparation for the afterlife.^[2] A post office was established at Preparation in 1854, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1904.

The site of Preparation is now a part of Preparation Canyon State Park.

References

41.8875°N -95.892°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Preparation Canyon State Park . . 25 March 2015.
2. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 115.