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Armstrong, IA - History


We would like to provide the residents of  Armstrong  a basic history overview.


Welcome to the Armstrong Home page. The Armstrong Home page provides as much information as possible on Armstrong. Knowing Armstrong’s history is essential to guiding its future. Within Armstrong’s Home page, you will also find Armstrong’s Founders, Holiday, and Birthday sections.

Armstrong has a population of 846. 50.8% of Armstrong’s inhabitants are Male, and 49.2 are female. 41.9% of Armstrong is married and 81.7% own their own home. The Average Home price is $64,662, and the average rent is $572. Household median income in Armstrong is $44,833, and the individual median income is $28,924. Armstrong’s Ethnic is the following: White(98.7%), Multiple(1.3%).


Armstrong got its start in 1892, after the construction of the railroad through that territory. It was named after Thomas Armstrong, who first arrived in the area near the West Fork Des Moines River to trap. He spent only one winter, as it was too harsh for him. In 1892 the first locomotive arrived in Armstrong and a year later the town of Armstrong was incorporated. In February 2021, Armstrong's mayor, Gregory Wayne Buum; police chief, Craig Juan Merrill; city clerk, Tracie Lang; and former city clerk Connie Marie Thackery were charged with 21 felony and misdemeanor counts, including fraud, misappropriation of funds, and assault with a dangerous weapon.


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