Lakewood, Iowa facts for kids
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Lakewood, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lyon |
| Elevation | 1,142 ft (348 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1906671 |
Lakewood is a ghost town in Lyon County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.
History
A post office was established at Lakewood in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1918. The town was named from a nearby lake in the woods.
Lakewood's population was 25 in 1925. The population was 9 in 1940.
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