Glendon, Iowa facts for kids
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Glendon, Iowa
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 Glendon, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Guthrie |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 456926 |
Glendon is a small, quiet place in Guthrie County, Iowa, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is managed by the county.
Glendon is located at a specific point on the map: 41°35′40″N 94°24′08″W / 41.59444°N 94.40222°W. This helps people find its exact spot in Iowa.
Glendon's History
Glendon has a simple but interesting history. It was officially planned and marked out, or platted, in the year 1880. This means that its streets and property lines were drawn up on a map.
In 1925, a count was taken of the people living in Glendon. At that time, the community had a population of 61 residents.
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