Farson, Iowa
Encyclopedia
Farson is an unincorporated community
in Competine Township in northeastern Wapello County
, Iowa
, United States
. The community is located four miles south of Martinsburg
on the Farson Road. Farson is in the rural zip code (52563) of Hedrick
and in the Pekin
school district.
A Class II railroad
running from Kansas City, Missouri
to Chicago
marks the southern edge of the community. The railroad has been owned by the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad
since July 31, 2002; by I&M Rail Link
from April 5, 1997 to July 30, 2002; by the Soo Line Railroad
from January 1, 1986-April 4, 1997; and by MILW until December 31, 1985.
In 1960, the Farson High School closed in a consolidation with the Pekin Community School System. In 1970, the middle and elementary schools consolidated with Pekin as well, closing the Farson school.
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 Competine Township in northeastern 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...
. The community is located four miles south of Martinsburg
Martinsburg, Iowa
Martinsburg is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 126 at the 2000 census. The only businesses open to the public in Martinsburg is McBeth Wrecker and Auto Service and periodically a gas station/convenience store with restaurant....
on the Farson Road. Farson is in the rural zip code (52563) of Hedrick
Hedrick, Iowa
Hedrick is a city in Keokuk County, Iowa, United States. The population was 837 at the 2000 census. Hedrick is notable for its well-preserved brick Main Street and its depot...
and in the Pekin
Pekin, Iowa
Pekin is a small unincorporated community in northwestern Jefferson County, Iowa, United States.-Education:Pekin is the location of a regional school system, which draws students from Farson, Hedrick, Martinsburg, Ollie, Packwood, and Richland, as well as from the surrounding countryside.The school...
school district.
A Class II railroad
Class II railroad
A Class II railroad in the United States is a mid-sized freight-hauling railroad, in terms of its operating revenue. , a railroad with revenues greater than $20.5 million but less than $277.7 million for at least three consecutive years is considered a Class II railroad...
running from Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, Missouri is the largest city in the U.S. state of Missouri and is the anchor city of the Kansas City Metropolitan Area, the second largest metropolitan area in Missouri. It encompasses in parts of Jackson, Clay, Cass, and Platte counties...
to Chicago
Chicago
Chicago is the largest city in the US state of Illinois. With nearly 2.7 million residents, it is the most populous city in the Midwestern United States and the third most populous in the US, after New York City and Los Angeles...
marks the southern edge of the community. The railroad has been owned by the Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad
Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad
The Iowa, Chicago and Eastern Railroad was a Class II railroad operating in the north central United States. It has been controlled by the Canadian Pacific Railway and operated as a part of its system since October 30, 2008...
since July 31, 2002; by I&M Rail Link
I&M Rail Link
The I&M Rail Link was a railroad operating in the north central portion of the United States. The company commenced operations on April 5, 1997, acquiring lines from the Canadian Pacific Railway and Soo Line Railroad....
from April 5, 1997 to July 30, 2002; by the Soo Line Railroad
Soo Line Railroad
The Soo Line Railroad is the primary United States railroad subsidiary of the Canadian Pacific Railway , controlled through the Soo Line Corporation, and one of seven U.S. Class I railroads. Although it is named for the Minneapolis, St. Paul and Sault Ste...
from January 1, 1986-April 4, 1997; and by MILW until December 31, 1985.
In 1960, the Farson High School closed in a consolidation with the Pekin Community School System. In 1970, the middle and elementary schools consolidated with Pekin as well, closing the Farson school.