Zearing
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City Of Zearing
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Originally called Ashurst, Zearing was born of the Lincoln Township of Story County, which was formed on June 6, 1866. The City of Zearing was founded in October 17, 1881; it was later incorporated on February 6, 1883.
The town was named for Judge William Mitchell Zearing of Chicago. Judge Zearing owned land in the community. It was named in honor of Judge Zearing after he presented a bell to the first church of Zearing. It is recorded that the original gift was to be a college, but the Zearing family lot much of their holdings in the Great Chicago Fire.
Originally called Ashurst, Zearing was born of the Lincoln Township of Story County, which was formed on June 6, 1866. The City of Zearing was founded in October 17, 1881; it was later incorporated on February 6, 1883.
The town was named for Judge William Mitchell Zearing of Chicago. Judge Zearing owned land in the community. It was named in honor of Judge Zearing after he presented a bell to the first church of Zearing. It is recorded that the original gift was to be a college, but the Zearing family lot much of their holdings in the Great Chicago Fire.