Thorpe, Iowa

Unincorporated community in Iowa, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Thorpe is an unincorporated community in Honey Creek Township, Delaware County, Iowa, United States.

CountryUnited States
Elevation
1,027 ft (313 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
Area code563
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Thorpe, Iowa
Unincorporated community
Thorpe, Iowa is located in Iowa
Thorpe, Iowa
Thorpe, Iowa
Coordinates: 42°33′58″N 91°26′58″W
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyDelaware
Elevation
1,027 ft (313 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code563
GNIS feature ID462229[1]
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Geography

The community is at the intersection of county highways C64 and X15, 5.1 miles (8.2 km) east of Dundee.[2]

History

Thorpe, Millheim, Oneida, Iowa

In 1886 and 1887, the Chicago Great Western Railway was built through Delaware County. The railroad company built four rail stations: one each in Almoral, Oneida, Dundee, and Thorpe.[3]

In 1911, D.T. Wonleighton built a general store in Thorpe. He later served as the general manager of the Mayen mercantile in Thorpe.[4]

Thorpe's population was 42 in 1902,[5] and 76 in 1925.[6]

Thorpe's population was 35 in 1940.[7]

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