Lawn Hill, Iowa facts for kids
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Lawn Hill, Iowa
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 Lawn Hill, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Lawn Hill, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Hardin |
| Elevation | 1,100 ft (300 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50206
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| FIPS code | 19-52140 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0464614 |
Lawn Hill is a small, quiet place located in Hardin County, in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's governed by the county.
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History of Lawn Hill
How Lawn Hill Began
Lawn Hill was officially planned and marked out, or plattted, in the year 1880. This means that people decided where streets and building lots would go. It was a new community being set up in Iowa.
Community Life and Growth
For many years, Lawn Hill had its own post office. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community from 1881 until 1943.
Population Changes Over Time
Like many small communities, Lawn Hill's population changed over the years.
- In 1902, there were 25 people living in Lawn Hill.
- By 1915, the population had slightly decreased to 22 people.
- However, by 1925, the community grew quite a bit, reaching 61 residents.
- In 1940, the population was recorded as 50 people.
These numbers show how small communities can grow and shrink as people move in and out.
