Nashville, Iowa facts for kids
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Nashville, Iowa
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 Nashville, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Nashville, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Jackson |
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 459438 |
Nashville is a small, unincorporated community located in Jackson County, in the U.S. state of Iowa. An unincorporated community means it's a settlement without its own local government. It's like a small village that is part of a larger county.
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Where is Nashville, Iowa?
Nashville is found in Jackson County, Iowa. Its exact location is 42°03′45″N 90°47′02″W / 42.06250°N 90.78389°W. This spot is in the eastern part of Iowa.
A Look at Nashville's History
How Nashville Began
Nashville was founded in 1871. It grew up along the Iowa Midland Railway. Railways were very important back then. They helped new towns grow by connecting them to other places.
Life in Early Nashville
By 1910, Nashville was a busy little place. It had three general stores where people could buy almost anything. There was also a blacksmith and repair shop. This shop was important for fixing tools and wagons. The community also had its own church.
Why the Name Nashville?
The community was named by one of its first settlers. He named it after his hometown. That hometown was Nashville, Tennessee. So, Nashville, Iowa, shares its name with a much larger city.
Nashville's Post Office
Nashville had its own post office for many years. It opened in 1871, the same year the town was founded. The post office served the community until 1935. After that, mail was likely delivered from a nearby town.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Nashville changed over the years.
- In 1902, about 54 people lived there.
- By 1925, the population grew to 100 people.
- In 1940, the population was 55 people.
This shows how small communities can grow and shrink over time.
