Angus J. McIntosh gave his name to a town in
which he would live only briefly. An enterprising individual, he
purchased some of the open land in the town site located a few miles
west of his store and lodging house.
History of McIntosh
In the year 1882 the thirteen towns were opened
for homesteads and the year of 1886 started the settlement of
McIntosh. Mr. S.P. Johnson (the first settler) realized the
advantage it would be to settlers to have a village in this
locality. He came upon this tract of school land, after much
deliberation and planning, he succeeded in getting Ole Lee and Knute
Austin to be interested in his plans. Mr. McIntosh had a general
store located north-east of this school land, known as “Old
McIntosh.” When Mr. S.P. Johnson started a general store on the
school land, this became known as “New McIntosh” making the “Old”
and “New” rivals. There was much excitement when the railroad came
in, to see which one was to be the winner.
Statistics:
Population: 638 (2000 Census)
Households: 262 (2000 Census)
Estimated Acres of Land: 300
Miles of City Streets: 25
City of McIntosh General information:
Organization: Mayor/Council/Clerk
City Bond Rating: Moody's BAA2
Comprehensive Land Use: Yes
Locally Controlled Loan Program: Yes
Recycling: Yes
Fire Insurance Rating: 3
Industrial Plans Approved By: City Building Official
The Name McIntosh