Pilot Grove, Iowa facts for kids
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Pilot Grove, Iowa
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 Pilot Grove, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Pilot Grove, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Lee |
| Elevation | 643 ft (196 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
52648
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| GNIS feature ID | 460145 |
Pilot Grove is a small, quiet community in Lee County, Iowa, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does. Instead, it's managed by the county. Pilot Grove is located northwest of Fort Madison, which is the main city and county seat of Lee County. It sits at an elevation of about 643 feet (196 meters) above sea level.
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History of Pilot Grove
Pilot Grove was officially planned and created in 1858. Even though it's not a city, it has its own post office. This post office first opened a long time ago, on May 1, 1837.
Changes to the Post Office Name
The post office in Pilot Grove didn't always stay open or keep the same name. It closed for a short time on June 30, 1894. When it reopened on August 7, 1895, it was called Overton. The name wasn't changed back to Pilot Grove until March 19, 1908.
Pilot Grove's Population Over Time
In 1925, the community of Pilot Grove had a population of 65 people. The population stayed the same in 1940, with 65 residents.
Pilot Grove's Location in Iowa
Pilot Grove is part of a larger area known as the Fort Madison–Keokuk Micropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the nearby cities of Fort Madison and Keokuk, which are important centers for jobs and services in the region.
