Bradford

Bradford is an unincorporated community in , , United States. Originally founded as a Native American trading post, Bradford grew into the county seat of Chickasaw County, before losing its courthouse, post office, and most of its residents.
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  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: unincorporated community in Chickasaw County, Iowa
  • Also known as: Bradford, Chickasaw County, Iowa” and “Bradford, IA

Places of Interest

Highlights include The Little Brown Church.

Church
"The Little Brown Church" is a historic church located at 2730 Cheyenne Avenue near . It was made famous by a song, "The Church in the Wildwood". The structure was completed in 1864.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Nashua and Ionia.

Village
is a city in and , Iowa, United States. As of the 2020 census, the city's population was 1,551, a 6.7% decrease from 2010. The famed Little Brown Church featured in the song "The Church in the Wildwood" is located in . is situated 2 miles southwest of Bradford.

Village
is a city in , , United States. The population was 226 at the time of the 2020 census. The post office opened in 1870. is situated 5 miles northeast of Bradford.

Bradford

Latitude
42.96609° or 42° 57′ 58″ north
Longitude
-92.50491° or 92° 30′ 18″ west
Elevation
978 feet (298 metres)
Open location code
86J9XF8W+C2
Open­Street­Map ID
node 151691212
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
4849208
Wiki­data ID
Q4954540
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In Other Languages

From Chinese to Persian—“Bradford” goes by many names.
  • Chinese: 布拉德福德 (愛荷華州奇克索縣)
  • Chinese: 布拉德福德
  • French: Bradford
  • Irish: Bradford
  • Persian: برادفورد، شهرستان چیکاسو، آیووا
  • Persian: برادفورد

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Greenwood Cemetery and Chickasaw County Museum.

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