Raleigh, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Raleigh, Iowa
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 Raleigh, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Emmet |
| Elevation | 1,457 ft (444 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464711 |
Raleigh is a small, quiet place located in Emmet County, Iowa, in the United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially part of a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's usually managed by the county it's in.
A Look Back in Time
Raleigh began its story in the year 1899. This was an exciting time because a new railroad, the Minneapolis & St. Louis railroad, was being built right through the area. The railroad helped the community grow.
In 1940, Raleigh was a very small place. Only about 10 people lived there. It shows how some communities start small and stay that way, often connected to a specific event like the building of a railroad.
