Morse is a small unincorporated village

Unincorporated area

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 in Section 9, Graham Township, Johnson County

Johnson County, Iowa

-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 130,882 in the county, with a population density of . There were 55,967 housing units, of which 52,715 were occupied.-2000 census:...

, Iowa

Iowa

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, United States

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. It is a part of the Iowa City

Iowa City, Iowa

Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, State of Iowa. As of the 2010 Census, the city had a total population of about 67,862, making it the sixth-largest city in the state. Iowa City is the county seat of Johnson County and home to the University of Iowa...

 Metropolitan Statistical Area

Iowa City metropolitan area

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. The first settler was William Jayne. One of the founders was A.W.G. Morse, an early settler in Iowa, who kept journals which have been recently published by Cedar Creek Press. It was once a stop on the C RI & P Railroad. It contains several houses and the Morse Community Club. Every year the community hosts a 3rd of July celebration, which includes a parade, food, and fireworks.