Burr Oak, Iowa facts for kids
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Burr Oak, Iowa
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 Burr Oak, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Winneshiek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Land | 0.69 sq mi (1.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 171 |
| • Density | 247.83/sq mi (95.73/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52101
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-09640 |
Burr Oak is a small community in Winneshiek County, Iowa, United States. It is very close to the Minnesota state line. Burr Oak is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a special area counted by the census. In 2020, about 171 people lived there.
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History of Burr Oak
Burr Oak was officially planned and started in 1855. It has a special connection to a famous author.
Laura Ingalls Wilder's Home
The village of Burr Oak is one of the places where Laura Ingalls Wilder lived. She wrote the popular Little House on the Prairie books. Her youngest child, Grace Ingalls, was born in Burr Oak in 1877. Today, you can visit the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum located in the old Masters Hotel in town.
Other Notable Residents
Hamlin Garland, a well-known American writer, lived on a farm near Burr Oak during the 1870s. He wrote novels, poems, and short stories.
People of Burr Oak
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| 2020 | 171 | — | |
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Burr Oak is a small community. In 2010, there were 166 people living there. The population grew slightly to 171 people by 2020. Most of the people living in Burr Oak are White. The community has families with children and also older adults living alone.
Education in Burr Oak
Students in Burr Oak attend schools in the Decorah Community School District. These schools are located in Decorah. Decorah High School is the main high school for students in the district.
School District Changes
Before 2018, Burr Oak was part of the North Winneshiek Community School District. The North Winneshiek school building was about 3 miles (4.8 km) from Burr Oak. This district used to teach all grades until 2001. After that, high school students could choose to go to Decorah High School or Mabel-Canton Public Schools in Mabel, Minnesota.
On July 1, 2018, the North Winneshiek district joined with the Decorah district. This meant the North Winneshiek School building closed. Now, students who live closer to Mabel, Minnesota, can still choose to attend Mabel-Canton schools. This agreement helps students go to the school that is most convenient for them.
See also
In Spanish: Burr Oak (Iowa) para niños
