Beverly Depot, Iowa facts for kids

Beverly Depot is a small place in Linn County, Iowa, that doesn't have its own local government. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's not officially a city or town with its own mayor and city council. Instead, it's governed by the county.

Where is Beverly Depot?

Beverly Depot is located in the eastern part of Fairfax Township. It's right next to Cedar Rapids, which is one of the biggest cities in Iowa. This makes it easy for people in Beverly Depot to access the services and opportunities available in Cedar Rapids.

How Beverly Depot Got Its Name

The community of Beverly Depot was named after Beverly, Massachusetts. Often, places with "Depot" in their name were once important stops for trains. A "depot" is a train station, so this name suggests that Beverly Depot might have been a railway stop in the past.

What is an Unincorporated Community?

An unincorporated community is a place where people live together, but it's not set up as an official city or town. This means:

• It doesn't have its own local government, like a city hall or a mayor.
• Services like roads, police, and fire protection are usually provided by the county government.
• Residents still pay taxes, but those taxes go to the county instead of a local city government.

Many small communities across the United States are unincorporated. They often grow around a specific feature, like a train station (a "depot") or a crossroads.