History

Bricelyn gets is name from one of the railroading pioneers, William E. Brice. Mr. Brice, a business man from Mason City, Iowa, helped to establish the rail lines in the area and soon after businesses were established and small towns began to form.

At first the town was named Brice. Postmaster, K.O. Sandum, suggested Mrs. Brice's name, which he thought to be Evelyn; it was later discovered her name was Minnie.

Mr. Brice later moved back to Mason City and the town of Bricelyn continued to grow. Auction of town lots were held at 11 A.M. on Wednesday, September 27, 1899.