Farrar, Iowa
Unincorporated community in Iowa, United States
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Farrar is an unincorporated community in Washington Township, Polk County, Iowa, United States.[1] A formerly abandoned elementary school building, now owned by paranormal investigative YouTubers Sam and Colby, and one church are located in Farrar, as well as 13 houses. As a result of unincorporation all residents of Farrar now have a Maxwell, Iowa address.
Farrar, Iowa | |
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Farrar Bible Fellowship, a church in Farrar | |
  Farrar, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 41°48′21″N 93°22′12″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Township | Washington |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 515 |
| GNIS feature ID | 456558[1] |
History
Farrar owes its development to the railroad line that was developed through the area in 1902-1903 [2] , and was consequently named in honor of one of the railroad employees involved in the creation of that line. A post office was established in 1904.[3]
Farrar's population was 42 in 1925.[4] The population was 36 in 1940.[5]
Education
Bondurant–Farrar Community School District operates local area public schools.[6]
