Morning Sun, IA
- Elevation
- 755 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
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Morning Sun is a quiet, friendly small town tucked away in southeastern Iowa's Louisa County. Surrounded by rolling farmland and scenic country roads, it offers peaceful rural living within easy reach of nearby hubs like Wapello, Muscatine, and Burlington. With Iowa Highway 78 running along the north side of town, residents enjoy simple commutes while getting to come home to a calm, close-knit neighborhood.
The community dates back to the 1850s and holds a neat claim to fame as the testing ground for Iowa's first rural mail delivery. Today, Morning Sun keeps that classic hometown feel alive, with quiet residential streets, local gathering spots, and plenty of Midwestern charm. It is a great fit for anyone looking for open spaces, familiar neighbors, and a relaxed pace of life.
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