Galbraith, Iowa
Galbraith is an unincorporated community in Kossuth County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]
Galbraith, Iowa | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Kossuth |
| Township | Sherman |
| Elevation | 1,158 ft (353 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 515 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464552 |
History
A post office was established at Galbraith in 1902, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1913.[2] The community was named for an Iowa senator named Galbraith.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Galbraith, Iowa
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Galbraith 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. 74.
Municipalities and communities of Kossuth County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Kossuth County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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