Brooks, Iowa
Unincorporated community in Iowa, United States
40°57′55″N 94°48′18″W / 40.96528°N 94.80500°W / 40.96528; -94.80500[1]
Brooks is an unincorporated community in Adams County, Iowa, United States.[1]
History
Brooks was originally called Canaan City, and under the latter name was founded circa 1853.[2] The population was 200 in 1940.[3]
References
- ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Brooks, Iowa
- ^ Tom Savage (August 1, 2007). A Dictionary of Iowa Place-Names. University of Iowa Press. p. 44. ISBN 978-1-58729-759-5.
- ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 294.
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Municipalities and communities of Adams County, Iowa, United States
County seat: Corning
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communities
- Brooks
- Iveyville
- Quincy
- Mercer
- Nevinville
- Strand
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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