Avery, Iowa
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| Avery, Iowa | |
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| unincorporated community | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Monroe County |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | CDT (UTC-5) |
Avery is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Iowa in the United States. It is located at the intersection of County Road H27 and 700th Avenue, six miles (9.7 km) northeast of Albia, Iowa, at 41.063413N, -92.716236W.[1]
History
Avery was founded in 1868 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was constructed through the area.[2] It was originally named Coffman, after the owner of the townsite. The name was later changed to Avery, after nearby Avery Creek.[3]
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Municipalities and communities of Monroe County, Iowa, United States
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‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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