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Avery, Iowa
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 Avery, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Avery, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Monroe County |
| Elevation | 276 m (906 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 454289 |
Avery is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Iowa, United States.
Geography
It is located at the intersection of County Road H27 and 700th Avenue, six miles (9.7 km) northeast of Albia, at 41.063413N, -92.716236W.
History
Avery was founded in 1868 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was constructed through the area. It was originally named Coffman, after the owner of the townsite. The name was later changed to Avery, after nearby Avery Creek.
Avery's population was 300 in 1940.
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