Farrar, Iowa facts for kids
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Farrar, Iowa
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 Farrar, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Elevation | 974 ft (297 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 515 |
| GNIS feature ID | 456558 |
Farrar is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa, United States. An unused elementary school building and one church are located in Farrar and 13 houses. As a result of unicorporation all residents of Farrar now have a Maxwell, Iowa address.
History
Farrar owes its development to the railroad line that was developed through the area in 1902-1903 , 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.
Farrar's population was 42 in 1925. The population was 36 in 1940.
Education
Bondurant–Farrar Community School District operates local area public schools.
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