Dale, Iowa
CountryUnited States
StateIowa
CountyGuthrie
Time zoneCentral (CST) (UTC-6)
Time zone (DST)CDT (UTC-5)
Elevation1004 ft
Coordinates41.595821°N 94.341909°W
Area code641

Dale (also known as Dale City) is an unincorporated community in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States.[1]

History

Dale was laid out in 1856 by John Lonsdale.[2] A post office operated in Dale from 1852 to 1922.[3]

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.[3]

The population was 32 in 1940.[4]

References

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  2. ^ History of Guthrie and Adair Counties, Iowa. Continental Historical Company. 1884. p. 472.
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  4. ^ The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 297.