McPaul is a former townsite and unincorporated community in Fremont County

Fremont County, Iowa

-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 7,441 in the county, with a population density of . There were 3,431 housing units, of which 3,064 were occupied.-2000 census:...

, Iowa

Iowa

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, United States

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. It was located at the intersection of County Roads J18 and L31, near the Missouri River

Missouri River

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. It is three miles west of Thurman

Thurman, Iowa

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, at 40.887295N -95.7950145W.

History

McPaul was founded as a railroad town. The Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council Bluffs Railroad passed through McPaul in the late 1800s. Much of modern-day Interstate 29 covers the former townsite; only a few scattered houses remain. The McPaul State Wildlife Management Area is located north of the townsite.