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Columbus Junction

Iowa, United States · North America

About Columbus Junction

Columbus Junction sits on the route: 20 minutes from Wapello, 56km from Snake Alley.

Columbus Junction is a town located in Iowa, United States. With a population of 1,860, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Columbus Junction sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Chicago time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Columbus Junction to your route.

About Columbus Junction

The Community Building, also known as Columbus Junction School 1882-1920, is a historic building located in Columbus Junction, Iowa, United States. It houses the Columbus Community Heritage Museum, and it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The building was constructed as a school and

Read more served the function from 1882 to 1920. After being renovated by the Works Progress Administration it served as a gathering place for various community functions. The building was damaged in a fire in the 1960s and the first floor was restored to serve as a library and meeting room. Subsequently, the building has been renovated into a community history museum. The two-story brick structure is basically a large block with a wing on the south side. The entire structure is capped with a hip roof. The Vernacular style building features a prominent belfry, which is a reconstruction. The building's brick exterior appears to be a better quality than what was generally manufactured in Columbus Junction so it is assumed it was imported from elsewhere.

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Where is Columbus Junction located?

Columbus Junction is located in Iowa, United States, North America. The coordinates are 41.2800 latitude, -91.3607 longitude.

What is the population of Columbus Junction?

Columbus Junction has a population of approximately 1,860 people, making it a town in United States.

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Population
1,860
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Iowa
Timezone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.2800, -91.3607

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911
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AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Columbus Junction

1 notable place within an hour's drive.

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Snake Alley

Five half-curves and two quarter-curves twist 275 feet up a 58-foot rise on brick paving laid in 1894, turning through 1,100 degrees: sharper than Lombard Street, which Ripley used to call it the crookedest street in the world.

56 km · about 65 min drive

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