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Larrabee, Iowa - "Where Town & Country Unite."
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County Seat
Cherokee County Courthouse
520 West Main
Cherokee, IA 51012 |
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Incorporated in 1887, Larrabee was named after the 13th governor of
Iowa, William Larrabee. William Larrabee was born in 1832
in Connecticut to French Hugenot immigrants who went by the name
d'Larrabee. Larrabee came to Iowa in 1853 and later became
involved with politics serving in the Iowa Senate before being
elected governor. This small community of 149 people was
recognized by the state as a municipality one year after William
Larrabee's inauguration.
The local community has reshaped its future with a new community
center and the addition of a feed mill.
Previously being Weimer's
Tavern until the early 1990's, the Larrabee Community Center
holds events and activities for both the young and old.
Weekly gatherings and special occasions, such as senior citizen
groups, graduations, and wedding receptions, are popular events
held at the community center.
The First Cooperative
Association Feed Mill first opened in March of 1999. This
$4 million installation that is capable of producing 120,000
tons of feed per year, is a joint effort between the FCA, CAEDC
and the city of Larrabee. Their combined efforts to making
this a high priority has made a real boost to the area.
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