Bladensburg, Iowa
Encyclopedia
Bladensburg is a small unincorporated town/community
in Wapello County
, Iowa
, United States
. It lies midway between Agency
and Batavia
at a distance of five miles (8 km) from each, and the largest nearby city is Ottumwa
, seven miles (11km) to the west-southwest.
The village of Bladensburg was established in 1853. It had a post office from 1855 to 1906.
Unincorporated area
In law, an unincorporated area is a region of land that is not a part of any municipality.To "incorporate" in this context means to form a municipal corporation, a city, town, or village with its own government. An unincorporated community is usually not subject to or taxed by a municipal government...
in Wapello County
Wapello County, Iowa
-2010 census:The 2010 census recorded a population of 35,625 in the county, with a population density of . There were 16,098 housing units, of which 14,552 were occupied.-2000 census:...
, Iowa
Iowa
Iowa is a state located in the Midwestern United States, an area often referred to as the "American Heartland". It derives its name from the Ioway people, one of the many American Indian tribes that occupied the state at the time of European exploration. Iowa was a part of the French colony of New...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. It lies midway between Agency
Agency, Iowa
Agency is a city in Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 622 at the 2000 census. It is the historic site of an Indian trading post and the grave of Chief Wapello.-History:...
and Batavia
Batavia, Iowa
Batavia is a city in Jefferson County, Iowa, United States. The population was 500 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Batavia is located at .According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all of it land....
at a distance of five miles (8 km) from each, and the largest nearby city is Ottumwa
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa is a city in and the county seat of Wapello County, Iowa, United States. The population was 24,998 at the 2000 census. It is located in the southeastern part of Iowa, and the city is split into northern and southern halves by the Des Moines River....
, seven miles (11km) to the west-southwest.
The village of Bladensburg was established in 1853. It had a post office from 1855 to 1906.
- Zip Code: 52501 (officially Ottumwa zip)
- Area Code: 641