Hughes, Iowa Explained

Hughes is a ghost town in Hardin County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.

History

A post office was established at Hughes in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[1] Hughes was named for H. M. Hughes, a railroad official.[2]

Hughes' population was 15 in 1940.[3]

References

42.3975°N -93.1377°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hardin County . Jim Forte Postal History . 19 March 2015.
  2. Book: Chicago and North Western Railway Company. A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. 1908. 85.
  3. Book: The Attorneys List . United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department . 1940 . 302 . en.

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