Kesley, Iowa facts for kids
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Kesley, Iowa
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 Kesley, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Butler |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
50649
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| GNIS feature ID | 458060 |
Kesley is a small, unincorporated community located in southwestern Butler County, Iowa, United States. Being "unincorporated" means it's not officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's a group of homes and businesses that are part of the larger county area.
Kesley is found southwest of Allison, which is the main town and county seat of Butler County. Even though it's small, Kesley has its own post office, which uses the ZIP code 50649. It sits at an elevation of about 1,001 feet (305 meters) above sea level.
A Look at Kesley's Past
A post office first opened in Kesley in the year 1900. The community was named after a local farmer called Kesley Green.
In 1915, the population of Kesley was 52 people. By 1940, the number of people living there had grown to 127.
