Crawfordsville
A community guide to Crawfordsville in Iowa, the United States.
- Population
- 269 residents
- Region
- Iowa
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 41.2146, -91.5373
Community and amenities
Crawfordsville offers the everyday community amenities that one would expect of a populated place in Iowa: places to gather, public spaces, and services that connect residents to each other and to the wider region. Educational, cultural, and recreational facilities serve the local population and reflect the priorities of Crawfordsville's residents. Visitors passing through Crawfordsville encounter a community whose character is built on the patient work of generations of locals.
Geography and location
Crawfordsville sits at approximate coordinates 41.2146 latitude and -91.5373 longitude within Iowa. The terrain and natural features around Crawfordsville reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Iowa road network providing the principal routes in and out.
History
The history of Crawfordsville is bound up with the broader story of Iowa. Settlement, agriculture, and trade have all left their mark on the area, with successive generations of residents contributing to the community as it stands today. Like many places across the United States, Crawfordsville has experienced periods of growth and quiet alongside the patterns of regional change. Local landmarks, civic buildings, and cultural sites carry traces of each chapter in the area's longer story.
Overview
Crawfordsville is a populated place in Iowa, the United States. The community supports 269 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Iowa. Its position within the broader regional network gives Crawfordsville a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.