Windham, Iowa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Windham, Iowa
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Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Johnson |
Elevation | 709 ft (216 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 319 |
GNIS feature ID | 463122 |
Windham is a small, quiet place in Johnson 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 a city or town with its own local government.
Exploring Windham's Past
Windham was officially started, or platted, in 1854. This means its layout and property lines were drawn up that year. It has always been a very small community. In 1902, only 38 people lived there. By 1925, the population was still small, with 35 residents.
People from Windham
Meet William Healy
Windham is the birthplace of William Healy. He grew up to become a very important person. William Healy was a judge for the United States Circuit Court of Appeals. A judge helps make decisions in legal cases. The Circuit Court of Appeals handles important cases that have already been heard in lower courts.