Viola, Iowa facts for kids
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Viola, Iowa
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 Viola, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Viola, Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Linn |
| Township | Brown |
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
52350
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| GNIS feature ID | 462581 |
Viola is a small, quiet place in eastern Linn County, Iowa, in the United States. It's not a city or a town with its own government, but rather an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and buildings that are part of a larger county. Viola is located on local roads, northeast of Cedar Rapids, which is the main city and government center for Linn County.
Viola sits at an elevation of 978 feet (298 meters) above sea level. Even though it's not a city, Viola has its own post office. This post office opened a long time ago, on October 7, 1861. It uses the ZIP code 52350 for mail delivery.
History of Viola
Viola was first planned and settled in 1861. It was given its name in honor of a young woman named Miss Viola Leonard. She was the daughter of a person who owned land in the area.
Education in Viola
Students living in the Viola area attend public schools managed by the Anamosa Community School District. This school district is responsible for providing education to children in the local community.
