Elwood, Iowa
Elwood is an unincorporated community in northwestern Clinton County, Iowa, United States. It lies along Iowa Highway 136, northwest of the city of Clinton, the county seat of Clinton County, and 5 miles (8 km) east of Lost Nation.[2] Its elevation is 738 feet (225 m).[1] It once possessed a post office, established in 1871.[3] Elwood was named in honor of Kinsey Elwood, who platted the town in 1873.[4]
Elwood, Iowa | |
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 Elwood United Methodist Church | |
  Elwood, Iowa Location within the state of Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 41°59′30″N 90°44′21″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Clinton |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 456353[1] |
References
- "Elwood, Iowa". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- Rand McNally. The Road Atlas '09. Chicago: Rand McNally, 2009, p. 39.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Elwood Post Office
- Wolfe's History of Clinton County, 1911, p. 271.
Municipalities and communities of Clinton County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Clinton County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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