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Hebron, Iowa
Hebron, Iowa is located in Iowa
Hebron, Iowa
Hebron, Iowa
Location in Iowa
Country United States
State Iowa
County Adair
Elevation
1,240 ft (380 m)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 641
GNIS feature ID 464575

Hebron is an unincorporated town in Adair County, Iowa, United States.

History

Adair County, Iowa map from 1903
Hebron appeared on the Rand McNally state map of Iowa in 1903.

Founded in the 1800s, Hebron was named after the ancient city of Hebron. Hebron is located in the southeastern part of Grand River Township, near the Grand River.

The Hebron Creamery operated in the community circa 1904. Other businesses included a general store, a barber shop, an ice house, a saw mill, and a blacksmith shop. A school, a post office, and the Hebron Methodist Church also operated in the community. The church is still in operation.

Hebron's population was 106 in 1902, and 66 in 1925.

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