Avery, Iowa

Avery, Iowa
unincorporated community
Pyramids in Hickory Grove Cemetery, near Avery
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Coordinates: 41°03′55″N92°42′52″W / 41.06528°N 92.71444°W / 41.06528; -92.71444
Country	USA
State	Iowa
County	Monroe County
Elevation [1]	276 m (906 ft)
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID	454289 [1]

Avery is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Iowa, United States.

Geography

The community is located at the intersection of County Road H27 and 700th Avenue, six miles (9.7 km) northeast of Albia, at 41.063413N, -92.716236W. ^[2]

History

Avery in Monroe County, Iowa, in 1902

Avery was founded in 1868 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was constructed through the area. ^[3] It was originally named Coffman, after the owner of the townsite. The name was later changed to Avery, after nearby Avery Creek. ^[4]

Avery's population was 300 in 1940. ^[5]

References

1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Avery, Iowa
2. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Archived from the original on July 20, 2006. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
3. Hickenlooper, Frank (1896). An Illustrated History of Monroe County, Iowa. F. Hickenlopper. pp.  303.
4. Savage, Tom (2007). A Dictionary of Iowa Place‑Names. Bur Oak Guide. Iowa City: University of Iowa Press. p. 31. ISBN   978-1-58729-759-5. LCCN   2006035801. OCLC   297116395. OL   8824041M. Avery was established when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad line was laid through the area in 1868. The town draws its name from Avery Creek, which runs close by. The town was initially called Coffman, for the owner of the town site. Avery is not incorporated.
5. The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 293.