Hamlin, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hamlin, Iowa
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 Hamlin, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Audubon |
| Elevation | 1,260 ft (380 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50117
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 457221 |
Hamlin is a small, unincorporated community located in Audubon County, Iowa, in the United States. An unincorporated community means it's a settlement that isn't part of an official city or town government. It's a quiet place where people live, but it doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council.
A Look at Hamlin's History
Hamlin was first planned and settled way back in 1872. That's over 150 years ago! It was named after an early settler in the area, a man named Nathaniel Hamlin. He was one of the first people to make his home there.
Early Days and Population
In the early 1900s, Hamlin was a very small place. In 1902, records show that only 14 people lived there. This tells us it was a tiny settlement, likely with just a few families. Over time, communities like Hamlin often grow or stay small, depending on many factors.
