History Scranton was platted in 1869, shortly after the Cedar Rapids & Missouri River Railroad was built through that territory. It was named for Joseph H. Scranton of Scranton, Pennsylvania, who supplied most of the iron rails in the construction of the railroad. Scranton was incorporated in 1880.
History Scranton was platted in 1869, shortly after the Cedar Rapids & Missouri River Railroad was built through that territory It was named for Joseph H. Scranton of Scranton, Pennsylvania who supplied most of the iron rails in the construction of the railroad. Scranton was incorporated in 1880