Edna, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Edna, Iowa
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The Edna Elevator
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 Edna, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Edna, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Lyon |
| Township | Liberal |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| • Land | 0.05 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,411 ft (430 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51246
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
Edna is a very small place in Lyon County, Iowa, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town usually does. Instead, it's managed by the county.
Discovering Edna
Edna is a quiet spot located in the western part of Liberal Township. This area is in Lyon County. If you travel about 6 miles (or 10 kilometers) southeast from Rock Rapids, which is the main town of the county, you'll find Edna.
What You'll See in Edna
Edna is a tiny community. It has about 10 houses where people live. You might also see a few other small buildings and sheds. The most important building in Edna is the Edna Grain Elevator. This tall structure is used to store grain from local farms. It stands right in the middle of the community.
A Look Back: Edna's History
Edna was first established a long time ago, in the 1800s. In 1902, the community had 28 people living there. By 1925, the population grew a little to 35 people. This number stayed the same in 1940.
