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Boyer, Iowa
Boyer, Iowa is located in Iowa
Boyer, Iowa
Boyer, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Country United States
State Iowa
County Crawford
Elevation
1,243 ft (379 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 712
GNIS feature ID 454787

Boyer is a small, unincorporated community located in Crawford County, in the state of Iowa, United States. An unincorporated community means it's a recognized place, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town.

History of Boyer

Stockholm Township, Iowa 1920
Stockholm Township, Iowa 1920, showing the location of Boyer, Old Kiron, and Ells.

Boyer was first established in 1889. The community got its name from the nearby Boyer River. This river flows through the area, making it an important natural feature.

Early Population and Services

In the early 1900s, Boyer was a small but active place. In 1902, about 60 people lived there. By 1925, the population had grown slightly to 80 residents.

A post office was opened in Boyer in 1899. This was an important service for the community, allowing people to send and receive mail. The post office served the residents for many years until it closed down in 1967. By 1940, the population of Boyer was around 70 people.

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