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Unincorporated community in Iowa, United States
Edna, Iowa
unincorporated community
The Edna ElevatorThe Edna Elevator
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Coordinates: 43°23′05.9″N 96°05′39.4″W / 43.384972°N 96.094278°W / 43.384972; -96.094278
Country United States
State Iowa
CountyLyon
TownshipLiberal
Area
 • Total0.05 sq mi (0.1 km)
 • Land0.05 sq mi (0.1 km)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km)
Elevation1,411 ft (430 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code51246
Area code712

Edna is an unincorporated town in Lyon County, Iowa, United States. Edna is located on the western border of Liberal Township in Lyon County. It is located 6 miles (10 km) southeast of Rock Rapids, the county seat.

The town consists of about 10 houses, a couple of outbuildings and sheds, and in the center of town stands the Edna Grain Elevator.

History

Edna was founded in the 1800s; its population was 28 in 1902, and 35 in 1925. The population was 35 in 1940.

References

  1. "Edna". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. Cram's Modern Atlas: The New Unrivaled New Census Edition. J. R. Gray & Company. 1902. pp. 203–207.
  3. Premier Atlas of the World: Containing Maps of All Countries of the World, with the Most Recent Boundary Decisions, and Maps of All the States, territories, and Possessions of the United States with Population Figures from the Latest Official Census Reports, Also Data of Interest Concerning International and Domestic Political Questions. Rand McNally & Company. 1925. p. 190.
  4. The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 298.
Municipalities and communities of Lyon County, Iowa, United States
County seat: Rock Rapids
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