Andrew, Iowa facts for kids
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Andrew, Iowa
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Location of Andrew, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jackson |
| Incorporated | August 4, 1863 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.25 sq mi (0.64 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 380 |
| • Density | 1,532.26/sq mi (591.69/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52030
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-02125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0454187 |
Andrew is a small town in central Jackson County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 380 people lived there.
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History of Andrew
Andrew, located in Jackson County, was named after Andrew Jackson, who was the seventh president of the United States.
Early Settlers and Governor Briggs
In 1841, Ansel Briggs, who later became the first governor of Iowa, settled near Andrew. He first lived in a place called Bluff Mills, then moved his family into town. Briggs worked as the Jackson County deputy treasurer in 1843. He then served as the Sheriff of Jackson County from 1844 to 1846.
Ansel Briggs won the election to become the governor of Iowa in 1846. He served as governor until 1850. To honor him, the people of Andrew put up a granite monument in the city cemetery on September 22, 1909. Even though Briggs was first buried in Omaha, Nebraska, his body was moved to the Andrew Cemetery in 1909.
Town Growth and County Seat
Andrew officially became a town in 1863. The first rules for the town were written down in 1867. For a while, Andrew and Bellevue took turns being the "county seat." The county seat is the main town where the government offices for the county are located. This often helped a town grow. In Andrew, a courthouse and other buildings were built to serve the county government. However, in 1873, the county seat was permanently moved to Maquoketa.
Historic Jailhouse
The Jackson County Jailhouse was built in 1870. It is now a historic building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This three-story building is made of limestone. It used to have the sheriff's office, jail cells, an exercise yard, and a kitchen for the prisoners. The old jailhouse has been fixed up and you can even take tours there today.
Schools and Education
The very first school in Andrew was a log cabin built in 1841. The second school was a wooden building. A brick school building was built in 1889 at the current school location on 13 South Marion Street. Andrew Community School teaches students from preschool up to eighth grade. The high school part of Andrew Community School closed in 2011.
Notable Events and Churches
Andrew is known as the birthplace of Captain Robert M. Losey. He was the first American soldier to die in World War II. He was killed during a German bombing in Norway.
Andrew has three churches: St John's Catholic Church (which is now closed), First Presbyterian Church, and Salem Lutheran Church. Salem Lutheran Church started in 1863 and built one of Iowa's first orphanages.
Public Services and Recreation
Andrew Public Library
The Andrew Public Library is inside the City Hall building at 11 East Benton Street. It has books for all ages. During the summer, the library also has a special program for children in the community.
Andrew City Park
The city park is in the middle of town. The historic Jackson County Jailhouse is located right there. The park has a covered area called a pavilion and playground equipment for kids to enjoy.
Fishing Spots
If you like fishing, Brush Creek is only two miles outside of Andrew. The big Mississippi River is about fourteen miles northeast of town. You can get there by taking Highway 62 to Highway 52 in downtown Bellevue.
Geography
Andrew is located at coordinates 42.154059 degrees north latitude and -90.591765 degrees west longitude.
The city covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.64 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no water.
Demographics
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1870 | 352 | — |
| 1880 | 288 | −18.2% |
| 1890 | 307 | +6.6% |
| 1900 | 273 | −11.1% |
| 1910 | 307 | +12.5% |
| 1920 | 289 | −5.9% |
| 1930 | 212 | −26.6% |
| 1940 | 263 | +24.1% |
| 1950 | 280 | +6.5% |
| 1960 | 349 | +24.6% |
| 1970 | 335 | −4.0% |
| 1980 | 349 | +4.2% |
| 1990 | 319 | −8.6% |
| 2000 | 460 | +44.2% |
| 2010 | 434 | −5.7% |
| 2020 | 380 | −12.4% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 Census Information
In 2020, the census counted 380 people living in Andrew. There were 144 households and 95 families. The population density was about 1,532 people per square mile (or 591 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Andrew were White (92.1%). About 5.3% were Black or African American. A small number of people (0.8%) were from other races, and 1.8% were from two or more races. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 39.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average age in Andrew was 35.8 years old. About 31.3% of residents were under 20 years old. The population was almost evenly split between males (50.8%) and females (49.2%).
2010 Census Information
In 2010, there were 434 people living in Andrew. There were 155 households and 108 families. The population density was about 1,607 people per square mile.
Most residents (98.8%) were White. About 0.5% were African American, and 0.7% were from two or more races. About 0.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 40% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 30.6 years. About 30.9% of residents were under 18 years old. The population was 52.5% male and 47.5% female.
Education
Andrew School is a public school in town that teaches students from kindergarten through 8th grade. Before 2011, the school also had grades 9-12. Now, high school students can choose to attend either Bellevue High School in Bellevue or Maquoketa High School in Maquoketa.
The school colors are black and gold, and their team mascot is the Hawks. Andrew Community School has been open since 1913. The school is part of Iowa's Big East Conference. Even for a small school, Andrew was considered very small. Some great sports achievements include the Andrew girls' track and field team winning the Class 1A State Championship in 1997. The girls' basketball team also made it to the state competition in 2007.
Notable people
- Robert Losey: He was a weather expert for the military and is known as the first American soldier to die in World War II.
- Ansel Briggs: He was the first governor of Iowa. He was born in Vermont but lived in Andrew before and after he was governor.
See also
In Spanish: Andrew (Iowa) para niños
