Coordinates: 42°23′51″N 93°08′16″W / 42.3975°N 93.1377°W / 42.3975; -93.1377

Hughes, Iowa

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Hughes is a ghost town in Hardin County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]

History

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A post office was established at Hughes in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1901.[2][3] Hughes was named for H. M. Hughes, a railroad official.[4]

Hughes' population was 15 in 1940.[5]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hughes (historical)
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  3. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hughes Post Office (historical)
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