Fontanelle, Iowa facts for kids
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Fontanelle, Iowa
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Location of Fontanelle, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Adair |
| Township | Summerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Land | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 676 |
| • Density | 788.80/sq mi (304.72/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50846
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-28290 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394783 |
Fontanelle is a small city located in Adair County, Iowa, in the United States. It is part of Summerset Township, Adair County, Iowa. In 2020, about 676 people lived there.
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History of Fontanelle
Fontanelle was first planned out in 1855. A man named James C. Gibbs, who was from New York state, was the one who started the city. He bought land and built a large log cabin. He even ran a hotel out of his cabin for a short time. James C. Gibbs passed away in 1907 and is buried in the Fontanelle Cemetery.
Another early settler was D. M. Valentine. He bought land right next to Gibbs' property.
The city got its name from Chief Logan Fontanelle. He was an important leader of the Omaha tribe. His father was a French fur trader.
Geography and Landscape
Fontanelle covers a total area of about 0.96 square miles (2.22 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
The land around Fontanelle is mostly rolling hills. There are also some small valleys, called ravines, near the streams. The east branch of the Nodaway River flows into Fontanelle from the northwest part of the city.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 563 | — |
| 1890 | 830 | +47.4% |
| 1900 | 853 | +2.8% |
| 1910 | 789 | −7.5% |
| 1920 | 869 | +10.1% |
| 1930 | 833 | −4.1% |
| 1940 | 797 | −4.3% |
| 1950 | 812 | +1.9% |
| 1960 | 729 | −10.2% |
| 1970 | 752 | +3.2% |
| 1980 | 805 | +7.0% |
| 1990 | 712 | −11.6% |
| 2000 | 692 | −2.8% |
| 2010 | 672 | −2.9% |
| 2020 | 676 | +0.6% |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, there were 676 people living in Fontanelle. There were 268 households and 157 families. The city had about 789 people per square mile.
Most people in Fontanelle were White (93.9%). A small number were Black or African American (1.0%), Native American (0.7%), or Asian (0.4%). About 3.8% of people were from two or more races. Less than 1% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.7% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households (41.8%) were married couples. The average age in the city was 41.6 years old. About 26.6% of residents were under 20. Also, 24.6% of people were 65 years old or older.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, Fontanelle had 672 people. There were 304 households and 164 families. The population density was about 700 people per square mile.
The racial makeup was mostly White (99.7%). A very small number of people were from other races. About 0.6% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 25.7% of households had children under 18. The average age in the city was 48.2 years. About 22.2% of residents were under 18. And 26.3% were 65 years old or older.
Education in Fontanelle
Students in Fontanelle attend schools in the Nodaway Valley Community School District. This school district was created in 2000. It joined together the schools from Greenfield and Bridgewater–Fontanelle. Students go to Nodaway Valley High School for their high school education.
Local Media
Fontanelle has its own newspaper called The Fontanelle Observer. You can find a page for it on the website of the Creston News Advertiser. The newspaper office is located on 5th Street in Fontanelle.
In the past, there were other newspapers in the city. These included The Fontanelle Register, which started in 1862, and The Fontanelle Reporter, which began in 1879.
Churches in the Community
There are two churches in Fontanelle. One is a United Methodist church. The other is an Emmanuel Lutheran church, which was started in 1874.
Notable People from Fontanelle
Some well-known people have connections to Fontanelle:
- Clel Baudler: A politician.
- Donald D. Clayton: An astrophysicist, someone who studies stars and space.
- Henry Winfield Haldeman: A doctor who worked in the town.
See also
In Spanish: Fontanelle (Iowa) para niños
