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Allendorf, Iowa
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 Allendorf, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Allendorf, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Osceola County |
| Elevation | 487 m (1,598 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip code |
51354
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 454138 |
Allendorf is an unincorporated community in Osceola County, Iowa, United States. It is located on Highway 59, five miles east of Sibley, at 43.413270N, -95.64318W, adjacent to the Johnson Wilderness Area.
History
Allendorf was founded in 1895, possibly named after a town named Allendorf in Germany; the town was originally named Oliver. Allendorf's population was 13 in 1902, and 35 in 1925. The population was 60 in 1940.
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