Larland, Iowa facts for kids
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Larland, Iowa
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 Larland, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Audubon |
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 458233 |
Larland was a small, rural community in Audubon County, Iowa, in the United States. It was not a city or town with its own government, but rather a collection of homes and farms. Larland was located about 9 miles east of Audubon, which is the main town in the county. It was part of Melville Township.
A Look Back at Larland
Larland was a farming community. It was a place where people lived and worked on farms.
Early Days and Services
A post office was opened in Larland on April 30, 1890. This meant people could send and receive mail right in their community. However, the post office closed just a few years later, on May 15, 1902.
The community also had a general store. This store was a place where people could buy everyday items they needed. There were also several small schools in the Larland area. These included the Union Schools and the Melville Schools, where local children learned.
Population Changes
In 1902, about 28 people lived in Larland. By 1924, the population had grown slightly to 30 people.
However, over the years, many people living in rural areas like Larland moved away. They often moved to bigger towns or cities for more opportunities. This movement is called rural migration. Because of this, Larland slowly became empty. By 1932, it was considered an abandoned community. By 1940, only 10 people lived there.
In 1989, a newspaper called The Des Moines Register reported that the community of Larland no longer existed. It had faded away as people moved on.
