Lewis, Iowa

Lewis, IA

The town of Lewis is a quiet community located on a hill top overlooking the Nishnabotna River Valley and the Lewis Cold Springs Lake. A population of 444 people enjoy a rural location with a rich historical background, surrounded by abundant agricultural endeavors and a vibrant community organization. Well-known for its National Historic Landmark, the Hitchcock House, built in 1856 by Reverend George and Mrs. Caroline Hitchcock, and used as a station during the Underground Railroad movement.