Quarry, Iowa
Quarry is a rural unincorporated community in Marshall County, Iowa, United States.
Quarry, Iowa | |
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  Quarry, Iowa Quarry, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°01′5″N 92°48′22″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Marshall |
| Established | 1868 |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code | 50158 |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
History
Quarry was laid out by the Le Grand Quarry Company in 1868.[1] The mining community took its name from the nearby quarry.[2] A post office was established at Quarry in 1869, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1909.[3]
References
- The History of Marshall County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Co. 1878. pp. 541.
- Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 116.
- "Marshall County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Marshall County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Marshall County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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