Farson, Iowa facts for kids
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Farson, Iowa
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 Farson, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Wapello |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 456559 |
Farson is a small, unincorporated community in northeastern Wapello County, Iowa, United States. This means it's a settled place that isn't officially part of a city or town. Farson is located about four miles south of Martinsburg on Farson Road. It shares a rural zip code (52563) with Hedrick and is part of the Pekin school district.
History of Farson, Iowa
Farson was first planned and settled in the year 1902. By 1940, the community had a population of 86 people.
Railroad Connections
A major railroad line runs along the southern edge of Farson. This railway connects important cities like Kansas City, Missouri, and Chicago. Over the years, different companies have owned and operated this railroad. Since July 31, 2002, the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad has owned it. Before that, it was owned by I&M Rail Link, the Soo Line Railroad, and MILW.
School Changes in Farson
The schools in Farson have changed over time. In 1960, Farson High School closed. Its students then joined the Pekin Community School System. Later, in 1970, the middle and elementary schools in Farson also closed. All students from Farson then attended schools in the Pekin system.
