Canby, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Canby, Iowa
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 Canby, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Adair |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (440 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 465950 |
Canby is a very small community in Adair County, Iowa. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town.
Canby is a quiet, rural place. You can find a farmers' cooperative there, which helps local farmers. There is also a church and a few homes. The community is surrounded by large fields.
Canby's History
Canby once had a post office. It opened in 1873. The post office helped people send and receive mail. It stayed open for about 35 years. It closed down in 1908.
A historic Quaker church still stands near the old community site. Quakers are a type of Christian group.
Canby was always a very small place. In 1902, only 13 people lived there. By 1925, the population grew a little to 25 people. Today, not much is left of the original community.
