Bladensburg, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bladensburg, Iowa
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 Bladensburg, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wapello |
| Elevation | 761 ft (232 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 454670 |
Bladensburg is a small, quiet community in Wapello County, Iowa, United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger county but do not have their own local government, like a mayor or city council.
Where is Bladensburg?
Bladensburg is located in the southeastern part of Iowa. It sits about halfway between two other small towns, Agency and Batavia. Each of these towns is about five miles (8 kilometers) away. The closest larger city is Ottumwa, which is about seven miles (11 kilometers) to the west-southwest.
A Look Back: Bladensburg's History
The village of Bladensburg was first settled and officially established in 1853. For many years, it had its own post office, which helped people send and receive mail. The post office operated from 1855 until 1906.
Over the years, the number of people living in Bladensburg changed. In 1902, there were 82 residents. By 1925, the population had become 39. This number stayed the same in 1940, with 39 people still calling Bladensburg home.
