Moravia, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Moravia, Iowa
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The Wabash Train Depot, built in 1903
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Location of Moravia, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Appanoose |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Land | 1.18 sq mi (3.05 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 637 |
| • Density | 541.67/sq mi (209.16/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52571
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| Area code(s) | 641 |
| FIPS code | 19-53985 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395398 |
Moravia is a small city located in Appanoose County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 637 people lived there.
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History of Moravia
Moravia gets its name from the Moravian Church, a religious group. In 1849, some Moravian families left Salem, North Carolina. They wanted to start a new community in the western United States.
Money was sent by kind Moravian sisters to buy land for a town. They hoped that selling town lots would help build a Moravian Church. These families traveled a long way to Iowa and bought many acres of land.
Founding the Town
The town of Moravia was officially planned on June 27, 1850. Its layout was recorded on July 15, 1851. Surveyors used simple tools like a pocket compass and a tapeline to measure the land.
An old road near Moravia was part of the Mormon Trail. This famous trail was used by pioneers in 1846. It stretched from Nauvoo, Illinois, all the way to Salt Lake, Utah.
Moravia's Celebrations
Moravia celebrated its 150th birthday on July 4, 2001. This big event was called a sesquicentennial anniversary. The town had a huge birthday party with fun activities all day long.
A Moravian Church was built and opened in 1851. The first Moravian families followed the traditions of their church. This church was founded in the country of Moravia in 1597.
Many of these old customs are still celebrated today. Moravia has special annual events and festivals. These events keep the town's rich history alive.
Christmas Traditions
The Moravia Tour of Homes is one example of a custom from the Moravian founders. At Christmas, Moravians used to visit their neighbors. They would admire each other's colorful Christmas decorations. This tradition continues each year with the Moravia Tour of Homes.
Another Moravian custom celebrated at Christmas is the Lovefest. This is a special religious service with music. Local people often provide the music. Traditional Moravian snacks are served, just like in the old days.
Geography of Moravia
Moravia covers a total area of about 1.12 square miles (2.90 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Population Information
Moravia has seen its population change over many years. The table below shows how many people have lived in the city since 1860.
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1860 | 172 | — |
| 1870 | 161 | −6.4% |
| 1880 | 173 | +7.5% |
| 1890 | 311 | +79.8% |
| 1900 | 632 | +103.2% |
| 1910 | 682 | +7.9% |
| 1920 | 837 | +22.7% |
| 1930 | 684 | −18.3% |
| 1940 | 731 | +6.9% |
| 1950 | 652 | −10.8% |
| 1960 | 621 | −4.8% |
| 1970 | 699 | +12.6% |
| 1980 | 706 | +1.0% |
| 1990 | 679 | −3.8% |
| 2000 | 713 | +5.0% |
| 2010 | 665 | −6.7% |
| 2020 | 637 | −4.2% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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2020 Population Details
In 2020, the city of Moravia had 637 residents. There were 297 households, which are groups of people living together. About 165 of these were families.
The average age of people in Moravia was 39.4 years old.
- About 27% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 24% were 65 years old or older.
- More females lived in Moravia than males.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, Moravia had 665 people living there. There were 301 households. The average age was 42.1 years.
- About 24% of residents were under 18 years old.
- About 21% were 65 years old or older.
- More females lived in Moravia than males.
Notable Person from Moravia
- Molly Bolin Kazmer (also known as Molly Van Benthuysen) grew up in Moravia. She graduated from Moravia High School in 1975. Molly became a professional women's basketball player. She played for the Iowa Cornets in the Women's Professional Basketball League.
See also
In Spanish: Moravia (Iowa) para niños
