History
Hesper Township was organized in 1858. Notable people Hamlin Garland, American Novelist, Essayist, Short Story Writer, Georgist, Psychical Researcher Jay Bowerman, 13th Governor of Oregon Lee Fullhart, wrestler at Decorah, Iowa High School and The University of Iowa, National Champion, 1997 Paul Korsness, state track champion, 1987, Class 1A 100-meter dash ==References==