Page Contents for Miles, Iowa

Statistics & Facts

Location

History & History-related items

City Attractions

Government

Organizations, Churches, and Sports.

Schools.

Miscellany

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Statistics & Facts

The Iowa state capital is Des Moines.
The population of Miles is approximately 462 (2000), 445 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 179 (1990), 184 (2010).
The amount of land area in Miles is 2.581 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 0 sq kilometers.
The distance from Miles to Washington DC is 761 miles.
The distance to the Iowa state capital is 178 miles. (as the crow flies)
Miles is positioned 42.04 degrees north of the equator and 90.31 degrees west of the prime meridian.

Location

in eastern Iowa, not far from the Illinois border. Nearby communities include Sabula, Andover, Bryant, Ten Mile, Preston,Teed's Grove, Spragueville and Goose Lake.
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History & History Related Items

Here is a history page for Miles.

Because of a lack of wood and water in the area, Miles did not develop until later in Jackson County history. Several families came here from 1850 on, but in 1853, James Miles and his brother, Justin, came to claim some land. When the railroad surveyed the land here in 1870, F.M. Miles deeded land for a depot. It wasn't until after 1870 that homes began to be built. The town was platted on 10 October 1872.
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The founding of Miles

1872

The incorporation of Miles

1893

Attractions

Thresher Days is held each July.
Parades, community dinners and lots of demonstrations make this a community festival you won't want to miss!
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Miles City Government

Miles, Iowa official Web page
City of Miles
PO Box 309
Miles, Iowa 52064
Phone: 563-682-7618
Email

Miles Schools

East Central Community School District Miles

Miscellany

The population of Miles was:
1990 - 409
2000 - 462