Grafton

Community Info

German settlers founded Grafton and in 1878 it was platted.

Interesting facts about Grafton:  The Grafton House was a hotel that provided lodging for businessmen traveling through; it housed a cigar factory as well. Flax was processed in the mill in Grafton and the bales were sent to the Stillwater, MN, prison to be made into rope, twine, and furniture upholstery packing. The turkey-raising industry began in the 1940s and the Turkey Days Celebration, started in the 70s, still goes on today.

Quality of Life

City Park Financial institution Church Restaurant

Heritage Depot Museum Public library Grocery store Downtown retail district

Utilities and Services

Utilities Electric - Municipal Utility Water - City of Grafton Sanitation - Primary Sewage Treatment Lagoon Telecommunications - Winnebago Cooperative Telephone Association

Services Volunteer fire dept. Industrial waste pick-up service 90% of city streets paved Grafton Community Action (participation in the Iowa Community Betterment Program)

Quick Reference

Population

Grafton's population is 290.

City Government

Meets the 1^st Monday of month at 7:00 P.M.

Grafton City Hall
109 3^rd Ave., PO Box 550
Grafton, IA 50440
Phone: 641-748-2970
Fax: 641-748-2971

Business/Organizations:

Grafton Economic Development Corporation

For more information on Grafton...

• Community Quick Reference Guide for the City of Grafton