Dunbar, Iowa

Dunbar is an unincorporated community and former railroad depot village in Green Castle Township, Marshall County, Iowa, United States.

History

Dunbar was platted in 1882 in Marshall County, Iowa|Greencastle Township], halfway between LeGrand and Gilman. Many of the settlers were from Norway, and the church established there was associated with the United Norwegian Lutheran Church.
The Dunbar Creamery Company, a co-op, was organized in 1901. A grain company and lumber business followed. The Dunbar Savings Bank was organized in 1909. Dunbar also had a post office and general store in that era.
The Chicago, Milwaukee, St. [Paul and Pacific Railroad] served Dunbar from 1881 until 1980. Dunbar's population was 44 in 1902, and 55 in 1925.
Dunbar's population in 1940 was 50.