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Voorhies, Iowa
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 Voorhies, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Black Hawk |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
50643
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| Area code(s) | 319 |
Voorhies is an unincorporated community in Lincoln Township, Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States.
Voorhies is located in the most southwestern portion of Black Hawk County at 42°20′09″N 92°28′58″E / 42.3358204°N 92.4826908°E approximately 6 miles southwest of Hudson and 7 miles east of Reinbeck.
History
Voorhies was platted on June 17, 1900, shortly after the Chicago and Northwestern Railway reached its location.
There are two businesses currently in Voorhies - a grain elevator, the Voorhies Grain Company and Raincap Industries. However, in 1904 in addition to the Northern Grain Company Voohries had a cooperative telephone association and creamery.
In 1924, Voorhies' population was 45.
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