Villisca, Rural town in Montgomery County, Iowa, United States
Villisca occupies 1.90 square miles of land in southwestern Iowa, maintaining a population of 1,132 residents according to the 2020 census.
The city experienced notable growth during the railroad expansion era of the late 1800s when Josiah Moore established a successful implement business.
The Villisca Historical Society Museum presents exhibits about local agricultural traditions and the development of this Midwestern community through photographs and artifacts.
The Villisca Community School District operates through a grade-sharing agreement with Southwest Valley High School to provide education for local students.
The Moore family residence, site of an unsolved 1912 murder case involving eight victims, stands as a historical landmark open for daytime tours.
Location: Montgomery County
Elevation above the sea: 328 m
Website: http://villisca.com
GPS coordinates: 40.92917,-94.97806
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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