But of course they were Irish: History of Melrose, Iowa

In the more than 20 years since But of Course They Were Irish" was first published it has become known as the Melrose bible. In Melrose Iowa and wherever former residents have roamed the book holds a place of honor easily seen and quickly referred to whenever a question about Melrose needs answering. Includes sections on the Founders Prather Stage Coach House The Methodist Episcopal Church St. Patricks Melrose Public School Class Pictures The Town Pump The Melrose Telephone Company and much more.