Long Point, Iowa facts for kids
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Long Point, Iowa
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 Long Point, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Tama |
| Elevation | 804 ft (245 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464627 |
Long Point is a small, quiet place in Tama County, Iowa. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. It's located in the state of Iowa, in the United States.
History
Long Point has an interesting past. A long time ago, in 1890, a post office opened there. This was a place where people could send and receive letters and packages. The post office stayed open for 30 years, closing in 1920.
The community got its name because it was near a "long point" of land along the nearby Iowa River. Back in 1902, only 33 people lived in Long Point. It was a very small community!
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