Downey, Iowa

Downey is an unincorporated community in Cedar County, Iowa.[1]

Downey, Iowa
Grain bins along the Iowa Interstate railroad tracks in Downey
Downey, Iowa
Coordinates: 41°36′58″N 91°20′55″W
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyCedar
Elevation
689 ft (210 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)319
GNIS feature ID455974[1]

Downey was established in 1856, the spring after the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad was built through it, though the area had first been settled in 1836.[2] Downey is named for its founder, Hugh D. Downey.[3]

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