Teeds Grove, Iowa facts for kids
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Teeds Grove, Iowa
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 Teeds Grove, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clinton |
| Elevation | 692 ft (211 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
52771
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 462186 |
Teeds Grove is a small place in northeastern Clinton 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 part of a city or town. It doesn't have its own local government like a mayor or city council.
Teeds Grove is located where two county roads, E44 and Z50, meet. It's north of the city of Clinton, which is the main city and county seat for Clinton County. Teeds Grove sits at an elevation of 692 feet (211 meters) above sea level.
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History of Teeds Grove
How Teeds Grove Got Its Name
Teeds Grove was named after the very first person who settled in the area. This area is part of Elk River Township. The name used to be "Teed's Grove," with an apostrophe, but it was later changed to "Teeds Grove."
The Post Office Story
The post office in Teeds Grove has an interesting past.
- It first opened on January 6, 1873.
- On June 21, 1883, its name was changed to just "Teeds."
- Then, on July 8, 1904, the name went back to "Teeds Grove."
- Finally, on July 2, 1965, the post office closed down. Its mail services were then handled by the post office in Clinton.
Even though the post office is gone, Teeds Grove still has its own ZIP Code, which is 52771.
Population Changes Over Time
Teeds Grove has always been a small community.
- In 1902, about 66 people lived there.
- By 1925, the population had grown slightly to 75 people.
