Darbyville, Iowa
Darbyville is an unincorporated community in Appanoose County, Iowa, United States.[1]
Darbyville, Iowa | |
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  Darbyville, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 40°48′58″N 92°52′24″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Appanoose |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 455793[1] |
History
Darbyville was centered on a coal mine that closed in 1901, after it accidentally flooded.[2] A post office was established in Darbyville in 1891, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1910.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Darbyville, Iowa
- Appanoose County Historical Society (2013). Appanoose County. Arcadia Publishing. p. 95. ISBN 978-0-7385-9899-4.
- "Appanoose County". Iowa Ghost Towns. Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2014.
Municipalities and communities of Appanoose County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Appanoose County | |
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