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Cornell, Iowa

Coordinates: 42°56′40″N 95°08′24″W / 42.94444°N 95.14000°W / 42.94444; -95.14000
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Cornell, Iowa
Cornell, Iowa is located in Iowa
Cornell, Iowa
Cornell, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°56′40″N 95°08′24″W / 42.94444°N 95.14000°W / 42.94444; -95.14000
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyClay
Elevation
1,394 ft (425 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code712
GNIS feature ID455632[1]

Cornell is an unincorporated community in Herdland Township, Clay County, Iowa, United States.[1] Cornell is located near U.S. Route 71 and is 3.6 miles (5.8 km) north of Sioux Rapids.[2]

History

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Cornell's population was 12 in 1925.[3] The population was 21 in 1940.[4] Cornell's post office operated from 1902 to 1967.[5]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Cornell". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Clay County, Iowa Highway and Transportation Map" (PDF). Iowa Department of Transportation. January 1, 2017. Retrieved July 3, 2018.
  3. ^ Premier Atlas of the World: Containing Maps of All Countries of the World, with the Most Recent Boundary Decisions, and Maps of All the States, territories, and Possessions of the United States with Population Figures from the Latest Official Census Reports, Also Data of Interest Concerning International and Domestic Political Questions. Rand McNally & Company. 1925. p. 190.
  4. ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 296.
  5. ^ Blevins, Cameron; Helbock, Richard W. (2021). "US Post Offices". Blevins, Cameron; Helbock, Richard W. doi:10.7910/DVN/NUKCNA. Retrieved October 31, 2024.