Dale, Iowa

Unincorporated community in Iowa, United States
41°35′45″N 94°20′31″W / 41.595821°N 94.341909°W / 41.595821; -94.341909CountryUnited StatesStateIowaCountyGuthrieElevation
1,004 ft (306 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code641

Dale is an unincorporated community in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States.[1]

History

Dale was laid out in 1856 by John Lonsdale.[2] A post office operated in Dale from 1852 to 1922.[3]

Dale was formerly called Allen from 1852 to 1856, Morrisburgh from 1856 to 1865, and Dale City from 1865 to 1883 before its current name.[3]

The population was 32 in 1940.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dale, Iowa
  2. ^ History of Guthrie and Adair Counties, Iowa. Continental Historical Company. 1884. p. 472.
  3. ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Dale Post Office
  4. ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 297.
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