Green Island, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Green Island, Iowa
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 Green Island, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Green Island, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Jackson |
| Area | |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52064
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
Green Island is a small community located in Jackson County, Iowa, in the United States. It is an unincorporated settlement, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's managed by the county.
A Look Back at Green Island
Green Island was first settled in the 1800s. In the early 1900s, it was a small but growing place. For example, in 1902, about 125 people lived there. By 1925, the population had grown slightly to 132 residents.
For many years, Green Island was an "incorporated community." This means it had its own local government, with leaders who made decisions just for Green Island. However, in 1993, it became an unincorporated area. Now, the county government takes care of services and decisions for Green Island, just like other unincorporated places in Jackson County.
