Gaza, Iowa
| Gaza, Iowa | |
|---|---|
| Unincorporated community | |
  Gaza, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 43°01′13″N 95°34′48″W / 43.02028°N 95.58000°WCoordinates: 43°01′13″N 95°34′48″W / 43.02028°N 95.58000°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | O'Brien |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 456864[1] |
Gaza is an unincorporated community in O'Brien County, Iowa, in the United States. Gaza is located at 43°01′13″N 95°34′48″W / 43.02028°N 95.58000°W.
History
Gaza had its start in the year 1888 by the building of the Illinois Central Railroad through that territory. It was named after Gaza, in the Middle East.[2]
References
- ↑ "Gaza". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- ↑ Past and Present of O'Brien and Osceola Counties, Iowa, Volume 1. B. F. Bowen. 1914. p. 424.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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