Croton, Iowa

Croton is an unincorporated community in southwestern Lee County, Iowa, United States. The Des Moines River flows past the southwest side of the community along the Iowa-Missouri border.

History

On August 5, 1861 the Battle of Athens raged on the other side of the Des Moines River from Croton. During the fighting several shots from artillery flew over the river into the community.

Demographics

Croton's population was 96 in 1902, 110 in 1925, and 110 in 1940.