The village of Bailey in Section 22, Wayne Township, was platted in November 20, 1886 by J. Austin Bailey and Isaac Carter. It was a station point on the Chicago Great Western Railway and at one time had a population of 225 people. The post office was established March 10, 1887 with Mrs. Mary J. Jordan as postmaster. It was discontinued January 31, 1940. It was incorporated as a town in 1901 and in 1917 had the following business enterprises.
- Post Office; Jennie E. Frisbie
- Bakery and Grocers; Jennie E. Frisbie
- Apiarist (Bee Keeper); J.J. Hall
- Grain and Coal; W.F. Jordan
- Dry Goods; P.M. Wheeldon
The last place of business to continue in operation was a garage. The school continued until the consolidation of districts which placed it with Riceville. Some traces are still visible of the town; streets, sidewalks and some homes. A store building on the north side of the road still stands, and the old Town Hall remains on the south side of the street.
Bailey's Ball Team in 1888 consisted of: ? Shea, Arthur Griffin, Walt Griffin, Jack Vaughn, Bill Griffin, Bill Vaughn, Chas. Loney, Joe Harrison, Elmer Grace and Bill Patterson.
Reproduced with the approval of the Mitchell County Historical Society; from THE STORY OF MITCHELL COUNTY 1851-1973, and MITCHELL COUNTY MEMORIES 1846-1996
LOCATION: Bailey was situated approximately at the "T" intersection of 485th St. and Valley Ave.
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Transcribed in June 2002 by: Neal Du Shane
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