Langworthy, Iowa

Langworthy is an unincorporated community in north-central Jones County, Iowa, United States. It lies along U.S. Route 151 north of the city of Anamosa, the county seat of Jones County.[1] Its elevation is 860 feet (262 m).[2]

Langworthy, Iowa
Langworthy is located in Iowa
Langworthy
Langworthy
Langworthy is located in the United States
Langworthy
Langworthy
Coordinates: 42°11′28″N 91°13′27″W
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyJones
Elevation
860 ft (260 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID458223

History

Langworthy was platted in 1858 by Col. W. T. Shaw.[3]

Langworthy's post office was established on 25 January 1875 and discontinued on 18 January 1974, at which time it was attached to the Monticello post office.[4] Although its post office is gone, Langworthy retains its own ZIP Code, 52252.[5]

Langworthy's population in 1915 was 26.[6]

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