Strand, Iowa | |
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  Strand, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 41°04′20″N 94°54′07″W / 41.07222°N 94.90194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Adams |
| Elevation | 1,217 ft (371 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464290[1] |
Strand was an unincorporated community in Adams County, Iowa, United States.[1]
The community of Strand was founded by Norwegian settlers. The Strand Lutheran Church began services on May 21, 1875,[2] and still has an active congregation today; in 1998, the Strand Church had 121 members.[3]
The post office at Strand was established in 1889, and operated until 1903[4] or 1909, closing with the introduction of rural free delivery.[2]
The Lovig Store in Strand operated in the late 1800s, and changed hands in 1895.[5]
Strand's population was 28 in 1902,[6] and 25 in 1924.[7]
Strand appeared on some maps of Iowa in the early 20th century,[8] but the community went into decline; the church and cemetery remain.
