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Halfa, Iowa

Coordinates: 43°21′07″N 94°32′31″W / 43.35194°N 94.54194°W / 43.35194; -94.54194
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Halfa is an unincorporated community in Emmet County, Iowa, USA.[1]

History

Halfa was platted in 1899.[2] It was named after Wadi Halfa, in the Sudan.[3] A post office was established in Halfa in 1900, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1932.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Halfa, Iowa
  2. ^ History of Emmet County and Dickinson County, Iowa. Pioneer Publishing Company. 1917. p. 135.
  3. ^ Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 81.
  4. ^ "Emmet County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  5. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Halfa Post Office (historical)

43°21′07″N 94°32′31″W / 43.35194°N 94.54194°W / 43.35194; -94.54194