Mills County, Iowa
Historical Events
The county of Mills is so named in memory of Frederick Mills, a brave young officer of Burlington, Iowa, who was killed in one of the battles of the Mexican War. Foremost in the conflict he was seen, among the first to fall. The battle-field was searched and researched by his comrades, but his body was never found. The heroic bravery of young Mills, and the mysterious disappearance of his remains excited general interest and sympathy, and when the county came to be organized the tragic story of the gallant officer readily suggest a name. (Source: Unknown, 1940 history article) |
