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Honey Creek, Iowa
Honey Creek, Iowa is located in Iowa
Honey Creek, Iowa
Honey Creek, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Country United States
State Iowa
County Pottawattamie
Elevation
1,014 ft (309 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
51542
GNIS feature ID 464584

Honey Creek is a small, quiet community in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, in the United States. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own city government like a big town or city. Even though it's unincorporated, it has its own ZIP code, 51542. Honey Creek is located about 1,014 feet (309 meters) above sea level.

History of Honey Creek

Honey Creek was started in the 1860s. This happened when the Chicago and North Western Railway built its tracks to this spot. The community got its name from a nearby stream, also called Honey Creek.

Early Days and Post Office

A post office opened in Honey Creek in 1868. This allowed people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1990.

Population Changes Over Time

In 1902, only 21 people lived in Honey Creek. By 1925, the population had grown to 100 people. These numbers show how the community changed over time.

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