Brooks, Iowa
Brooks is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Iowa, United States.[1]
Brooks, Iowa | |
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Coordinates: 40°57′55″N 94°48′18″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Adams |
Elevation | 1,138 ft (347 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 641 |
GNIS feature ID | 454843[1] |
History
Brooks was originally called Canaan City, and under the latter name was founded circa 1853.[2]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brooks, Iowa
- Tom Savage (1 August 2007). A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names. University of Iowa Press. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-58729-759-5.
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