Middle Amana, Iowa facts for kids
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Middle Amana, Iowa
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 Middle Amana, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Middle Amana, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Iowa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Land | 0.97 sq mi (2.52 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 750 ft (230 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 543 |
| • Density | 558.64/sq mi (215.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code |
52307
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| FIPS code | 19-51600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 459023 |
Middle Amana is a small community in Iowa County, Iowa, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. It is also a census-designated place (CDP), which is an area the U.S. Census Bureau defines for gathering population data.
Middle Amana is the largest of the seven villages that make up the Amana Colonies. These colonies are special because they are a National Historic Landmark, meaning they are important places in American history. In 2020, about 543 people lived in Middle Amana.
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Where is Middle Amana Located?
Middle Amana is found in the northeastern part of Iowa County, Iowa. It sits on the north side of the Iowa River valley. The community is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) west of Amana and 2 miles (3.2 km) east of High Amana. The area of Middle Amana is about 0.97 square miles (2.52 square kilometers), and all of it is land.
How Many People Live in Middle Amana?
The number of people living in Middle Amana is counted during the U.S. Census.
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| 2020 | 543 | — | |
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What is the History of Middle Amana?
In 1881, Middle Amana was a busy place with many different businesses. It had a factory that made woolen goods and another that made starch. There was also a machine shop, a wagon shop, and a blacksmith shop. The community had a place for printing and binding books, a brick yard, and a general store where people could buy things. Middle Amana also had its own school and a meeting house for the community.
What Schools are in Middle Amana?
Public schools in Middle Amana are part of the Clear Creek–Amana Community School District. Amana Elementary School is located right in Middle Amana. Older students attend Clear Creek–Amana Middle School and Clear Creek–Amana High School, both of which are in Tiffin.
There used to be a high school in Middle Amana called Amana High School. It was built after people voted for it in 1935. However, this school closed in 1991. The Clear Creek–Amana Middle School was also once located in Middle Amana before moving to Tiffin.
Who are Famous People from Middle Amana?
- Bill Zuber was a baseball player and later owned a restaurant. He was from Middle Amana.
See also
In Spanish: Middle Amana (Iowa) para niños
