Winchester, Iowa
Winchester is an unincorporated community in Van Buren County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]
Winchester, Iowa | |
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Winchester, Iowa | |
Coordinates: 40°51′01″N 91°54′00″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Iowa |
County | Van Buren |
Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code(s) | 319 |
GNIS feature ID | 463121[1] |
History
Winchester was laid out in 1840.[2] A post office was established at Winchester in 1840, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1903.[3]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winchester, Iowa
- The History of Van Buren County, Iowa: Containing a History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, &c. Western Historical Company. 1878. p. 503.
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Winchester Post Office (historical)
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