Glidden, Iowa facts for kids
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Glidden, Iowa
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Location of Glidden, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
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| • Total | 1,151 |
| • Density | 1,049.23/sq mi (405.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51443
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-31395 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2394917 |
Glidden is a small city located in Carroll County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a friendly place where about 1,151 people lived according to the 2020 census.
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Glidden's Story
Glidden was officially started as a town in 1866. It got its name from one of two possible people. It might have been named after Captain W. T. Glidden, who helped build railroads. Or, it could have been named to honor Joseph Farwell Glidden, who invented barbed wire.
Where is Glidden?
Glidden is located in Iowa. The city covers a total area of about 1.11 square miles (2.84 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Who Lives in Glidden?
The population of Glidden was 1,151 people in 2020. This means about 1,049 people lived in each square mile of the city. There were 487 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most people in Glidden are White (about 96.8%). A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds. About 2.4% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Glidden was about 42.7 years old in 2020. About a quarter of the residents were under 20 years old. Also, about 20.7% of the people were 65 years old or older. The number of males and females in Glidden is almost equal.
Schools in Glidden
Students in Glidden attend the Glidden–Ralston Community School District. This school district has one building that combines elementary, middle, and high school grades. It serves students not only from Glidden but also from the nearby city of Ralston.
Famous People from Glidden
Glidden has been home to some notable people:
- Al Epperly (1918–2003) was a professional baseball pitcher. He played for the Chicago Cubs.
- Merle Hay (1896–1917) was one of the very first American soldiers to die in World War I.
- Ralph G. Neppel (1923–1987) received the Medal of Honor. This is the highest award for bravery in the U.S. military.
See also
In Spanish: Glidden (Iowa) para niños
