New York, Iowa

New York is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]

History

A post office called New York was established in 1856, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The community was named after the state of New York.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New York, Iowa
  2. "Wayne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
  3. "Towns named after states". Reading Eagle. Jul 2, 1897. p. 3. Retrieved 14 October 2015.

Coordinates: 40°51′06″N 93°15′36″W / 40.85167°N 93.26000°W / 40.85167; -93.26000

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