Richfield, Iowa
Richfield, Iowa | |
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Richfield, Iowa | |
| Coordinates: 42°57′01″N 92°03′46″W / 42.95028°N 92.06278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 1,171 ft (357 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 563 |
| GNIS feature ID | 464716[1] |
Richfield is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, Iowa, United States.[2]
Geography
Richfield is in Bethel Township,[2] and is located 5 miles (8.0 km) from West Union, the county seat.[3]
History
The Richfield post office was established on July 8, 1856, with James A. McOall as the postmaster. It was discontinued on Oct. 7, 1857. It was reestablished June 4, 1858.[4] It was discontinued in 1874.[5]
The Richfield Lutheran church was founded in 1880, through the efforts of Reverend C. Ide. The Richfield church boasted a membership of 325 in 1910.[6]
The population was 6 in 1940.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Richfield, Iowa
- ^ a b Iowa Department of Transportation-Fayette County
- ^ a b The Attorneys List. United States Fidelity and Guaranty Company, Attorney List Department. 1940. p. 310.
- ^ The History of Fayette County, Iowa, Containing A History of the County, Its Cities, Towns, Etc. Chicago, IL: Western Historical Company. 1878. p. 452.
- ^ "Post Offices". www.postalhistory.com. Retrieved September 10, 2025.
- ^ Past and Present of Fayette County, Iowa. B.F. Bowen. 1910. p. 299.