Deerfield, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Deerfield, Iowa
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 Deerfield, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Chickasaw County |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Deerfield is a small, quiet place in Chickasaw County, Iowa, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that does not have its own local government. Instead, it is managed by the larger county government.
Deerfield is located in a pretty spot. It is found near where County Highways B28 and T76 meet. You can find it on the east side of the Wapsipinicon River. It is about five miles east of a town called Colwell. It is also about four miles northwest of North Washington. Its exact location is 43.162975N, -92.495651W.
History of Deerfield
Deerfield got its name from a town far away, Deerfield, Massachusetts. The first people to settle in this area arrived in 1854. They started building homes and farms here.
Over the years, the number of people living in Deerfield changed. In 1875, it was thought that about 150 people lived there. However, by 1902, the population had become much smaller, with only about 29 residents. This shows how small communities can change over time.
