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Gridley, Iowa
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 Gridley, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Emmet |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464037 |
Gridley is an unincorporated community in Emmet County, Iowa, United States.
History
Gridley was platted in 1899 by when the Chicago & Northwestern railroad was extended to that point. The railroad company named the town after Ashel Gridley, an Illinois banker. A post office was established in Gridley in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910.
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