Brooks is an

unincorporated community An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...

in Adams County,

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, United States.

History

Brooks was originally called Canaan City, and under the latter name was founded ''circa'' 1853.

References

Unincorporated communities in Adams County, Iowa 1853 establishments in Iowa Populated places established in 1853 Unincorporated communities in Iowa {{AdamsCountyIA-geo-stub