Orleans, Appanoose County, Iowa facts for kids
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Orleans, Iowa
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 Orleans, Appanoose County, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Appanoose |
| Elevation | 981 ft (299 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 459896 |
Orleans is a small, quiet place in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county.
History of Orleans
Orleans was first planned and marked out in the year 1851. This was when people decided where roads and buildings would go. Later, in 1860, a post office was opened in Orleans. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. However, it eventually closed down in 1887.
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