Atwood, Iowa
| Atwood, Iowa | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Atwood, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 41°19′30″N 92°24′22″W / 41.32500°N 92.40611°WCoordinates: 41°19′30″N 92°24′22″W / 41.32500°N 92.40611°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Keokuk |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464274[1] |
Atwood is an unincorporated community in Keokuk County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]
History
Atwood contained a post office from 1889 until 1899.[2] The community was named for Daniel Atwood, a railroad official.[3]
References
- 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atwood, Iowa
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Atwood Post Office (historical)
- ↑ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 40.
Municipalities and communities of Keokuk County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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