Carnes is an
unincorporated rural
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small hamlet in
Sioux County, in the
U.S. state
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of
Iowa
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.
Presently, the hamlet consists of a grain elevator and a pizza restaurant.
History
A post office was established at Carnes in 1890, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1914. The community was named for Edward Carnes, a railroad roadmaster. Carnes' population was 6 in 1902, and 35 in 1925.
References
Unincorporated communities in Sioux County, Iowa
Unincorporated communities in Iowa
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