History of Hayward

 

Hayward is named for one of the towns early settlers. David Hayward, who moved from Postville Iowa and settled here. Hayward was settled around 1855, but the town wasn't formally incorporated until 1925.

Initially, wheat was the primary crop grown by farmers in the surrounding area. Production of more diverse crops including onions, potatoes, and carrots soon followed. Dairy and livestock production also became important to the farm economy.

Hayward provided services for the agricultural community. Warehouses were built in town for storing crops. A Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Railroad station was located in the community. A post office was established in 1864.

By 1911, the community included the railroad station and post office, three stores, elevator, creamery, blacksmith shop, feed mill, bank, hotel, and residences.

1910 Hayward Boarding House
1910 Hayward Boarding House
Farmers Elevator Co.
Farmers Elevator Co.
Hayward Church
Hayward Church
Hayward Creamery
Hayward Creamery
Hayward Street
Hayward Street
Late 1920s
Late 1920s
Lutheran Church
Lutheran Church
Main Street 1908-1910
Main Street 1908-1910
Sly Hyde Elevator 1911
Sly Hyde Elevator 1911
Train Depot and Elevator 1916
Train Depot and Elevator 1916