Zaneta, Iowa facts for kids
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Zaneta, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Grundy County |
| Elevation | 277 m (909 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 464812 |
Zaneta is a small, unincorporated community located in Grundy County, Iowa, in the United States. An unincorporated community is a place that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county.
Where is Zaneta Located?
Zaneta is found in the state of Iowa. It's situated on County Road D35, which is west of a town called Hudson. The area is about 909 feet (277 meters) above sea level.
A Look Back: Zaneta's History
Zaneta was started a long time ago, in the 1800s. It got its name from a city in Ohio called Zanesville, Ohio. The people who named Zaneta liked the "Zane" part and added "ta" to make it sound nicer. This is called euphony, which means a pleasant sound.
In 1902, a Methodist church was built in Zaneta. This church actually moved there from another place called North Fork.
Over the years, Zaneta has always been a very small community.
- In 1915, only 16 people lived there.
- By 1925, the population dropped slightly to just 12 residents.
- In 1940, the number of people living in Zaneta grew a little to 18 residents.
