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Atwood, Iowa
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 Atwood, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Atwood, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Keokuk |
| Township | Warren |
| Elevation | 699 ft (213 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464274 |
Atwood is a small, quiet place in Keokuk County, in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not an official town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area, like a county or township.
A Look Back at Atwood's History
Atwood has a short but interesting history. It was named after a man named Daniel Atwood. He was an important official who worked for the railroad.
The Post Office Days
For a few years, Atwood had its very own post office. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office opened in 1889. It stayed open for about ten years, closing its doors in 1899.
Population in the Past
In 1940, the community of Atwood was quite small. Only 12 people lived there at that time.
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