Carnes, Iowa
Carnes is an unincorporated community in Sioux County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]
Carnes, Iowa | |
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  Carnes, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°55′38″N 96°03′25″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Sioux |
| Elevation | 1,273 ft (388 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464491[1] |
History
A post office was established at Carnes in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914.[2] The community was named for Edward Carnes, a railroad roadmaster.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carnes, Iowa
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carnes Post Office (historical)
- 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. 170.
Municipalities and communities of Sioux County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Sioux County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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