Argo, Iowa
Argo is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Scott County, Iowa, United States. It is in the eastern part of the county, 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Bettendorf and 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Le Claire.
Argo, Iowa | |
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 Argo, Iowa in 2023 | |
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| Coordinates: 41°37′32″N 90°25′57″W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Le Claire |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Land | 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 44 |
| • Density | 96.49/sq mi (37.23/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-02665 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2806449[2] |
Argo was first listed as a CDP prior to the 2020 census.
History
Argo was originally known as Porter's Corners, but by the turn of the century, the name Argo had supplanted the original name. Argo's population was 71 in 1902,[4] and 35 in 1925.[5]
References
- "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
- "Argo Census Designated Place". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2016.
- Cram's Modern Atlas: The New Unrivaled New Census Edition. J. R. Gray & Company. 1902. pp. 203–207.
- Premier Atlas of the World: Containing Maps of All Countries of the World, with the Most Recent Boundary Decisions, and Maps of All the States, Territories, and Possessions of the United States with Population Figures from the Latest Official Census Reports, Also Data of Interest Concerning International and Domestic Political Questions. Rand McNally & Company. 1925. p. 188.
Municipalities and communities of Scott County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Scott County | |
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| Unincorporated community | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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