Lakonta, Iowa facts for kids
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Lakonta, Iowa
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 Lakonta, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Lakonta, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Mahaska |
| Elevation | 728 ft (222 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464609 |
Lakonta is an unincorporated community in Mahaska County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.
History
Lakonta was platted in 1900. The name Lakonta is of Native American origin meaning "blacksmith". A post office was established as Lakonta in 1900, renamed Truax in 1926, and the post office closed in 1934.
Lakonta's population was 21 in 1915.
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