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Fairview, Iowa
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 Fairview, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Fairview, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jones |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 319 |
| GNIS feature ID | 456476 |
Fairview is a small place in Jones County, Iowa, United States. It is called an unincorporated community. This means it is a group of homes and businesses that is not officially a town or city with its own local government. Fairview is located north of where two main roads, U.S. Route 151 and Iowa Highway 1, meet. It is also southwest of a larger town called Anamosa.
History of Fairview
Fairview has a long history. It was first planned as a village way back in 1841. In 1902, the population of Fairview was 26 people.
Education in Fairview
Students in the Fairview area go to public schools managed by the Anamosa Community School District.
Notable People from Fairview
- Jennie Iowa Berry (1866-1951) was born in Fairview. She became the National President of the Woman's Relief Corps. This group helps veterans and their families.
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