Richard, Iowa
Richard is an unincorporated community in Calhoun County, Iowa, in the United States.[1]
Richard, Iowa | |
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  Richard, Iowa | |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Calhoun |
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 712 |
| GNIS feature ID | 460609 |
History
Richard (formerly Richards) was laid out and platted in June 1900. It was named for its founders, E. A. and Bessie P. Richards.[2]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richard, Iowa
- Beaumont E. Stonebraker (1915). Past and Present of Calhoun County, Iowa: A Record of Settlement, Organization, Progress, and Achievement. Pioneer publishing Company. pp. 159.
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Calhoun County | |
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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