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Argyle
Liner notes
A country song about Argyle, Iowa, where the Southwest Chief train rolls on by without stopping. The lyrics tell the story of a small Lee County town of 91 people living along Highway 27, holding onto their history since the post office opened in 1885.
Researcher notes
Song research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-08
Landmarks
- Argyle Post Office
- Railroad tracks
Streets and places
- Iowa Highway 27
- Iowa Highway 394
Geography
- Southwestern Lee County
- Elevation 679 feet
History
- Post office opened March 15, 1885
Culture
- Small unincorporated community life
Businesses and industry
- Post office (ZIP 52619)
Architecture and visuals
- Rural highway settlement
Other
- Population of 91 in 2020
- Amtrak Southwest Chief passes through but does not stop
Research sources
Visual research · gemini-3.1-pro · 2026-10-08
Landmarks
- Railroad tracks
- Post office building
Streets and places
- Highway 27
- Highway 394
Geography
- Elevation of 679 feet
- Southwestern Lee County terrain
History
- 1885 post office heritage
Culture
- Railroad town aesthetic
Businesses and industry
- Local postal facility
Architecture and visuals
- Highway crossroads appearance
Other
- 0.60 square miles of land
Research sources
UntitledWave · City Pride
Put Argyle on the map.
A little town deserves to make some noise.
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Locals have claimed Argyle
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Song plays
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Pieces of merch out in the wild
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Requests for another song
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