Dale, Iowa Explained

Official Name:Dale, Iowa
Pushpin Map:Iowa
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Iowa
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Guthrie
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:1004
Coordinates:41.5958°N -94.3419°W
Area Code:641

Dale is an unincorporated community in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States.

History

Dale was laid out in 1856 by John Lonsdale.[1] A post office operated in Dale from 1852 to 1922.

Dale was formerly called Allen from 1852 to 1856, Morrisburgh from 1856 to 1865, and Dale City from 1865 to 1883 before its current name.

The population was 32 in 1940.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Guthrie and Adair Counties, Iowa . Continental Historical Company . 1884. 472.
  2. Book: The Attorneys List . United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department . 1940 . 297 . en.