Florenceville, Iowa facts for kids
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Florenceville, Iowa
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Floranceville is on the Minnesota boarder next to Granger, MN
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 Florenceville, Iowa
Location in Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Howard |
| Elevation | 1,135 ft (346 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 456643 |
Florenceville is an unincorporated community located in Howard County, Iowa, United States. It is adjacent to the village of Granger, Minnesota.
Geography
Florenceville is located at 43°29'54" North, 92°7'58" West. Florenceville is in the northwest portion of section 10, Albion Township, Howard County. The Iowa-Minnesota state line forms the village's northern border. The Upper Iowa River runs through the village.
The area features a Karst topography. Niagara Cave, located a few miles northeast of the village, is one of the largest caves in the Midwest.
History
Florenceville, platted as Florence, sprang up in the mid-19th century. The population of the community was 58 in 1902, and just 12 in 1925.
Originally, it had a mill, a post office and a general store. Now, mostly houses remain. The village has a Methodist church that closed in the 1960s. An annual reunion service brings former and current residents back together for a Sunday in the summer. The church building is now owned and maintained by the Howard County Historical Society.
Tourism and recreation
The village features a county park popular for softball games. An Amish community thrives in the area and tours of Amish country are available.
