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Hamlin, Iowa
Hamlin, Iowa is located in Iowa
Hamlin, Iowa
Hamlin, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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
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

Audubon County, Iowa 1903
Hamlin appears on the 1903 Rand McNally State of Iowa map.

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.

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