Dean, Iowa facts for kids
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Dean, Iowa
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 Dean, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Appanoose |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464513 |
Dean is a small, quiet place in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
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Discovering Dean's Past
When Was Dean Established?
Dean was officially planned and marked out on a map in 1873. This process is called "platting." It means someone created a detailed map showing how the land was divided into lots and streets.
Who Was Dean Named After?
The community of Dean was named after a person named Henry Clay Dean. He was a notable figure in his time.
How Did Dean's Population Change?
Over the years, the number of people living in Dean changed.
- In 1902, the population of Dean was 47 people.
- By 1925, it had grown to 80 people.
- The population reached 92 people in 1940.
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