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Nearest Communities to Fern,
Listed County-By-County

The purpose of this page is to identify those communities that are closest to Fern, on a County-by-County basis. To explain further, let's use the example from the Genealogy Helper Page for Fern:

We have great-grandparents who lived in a small community in the northwest corner of their home county. During their lives, most doctors and hospitals were in the next county to the west. Almost all of the nearby churches and cemeteries were in the county to the north.

When doing our research, we make it a practice to expand our search by looking in neighboring counties in addition to the county in which they lived:  their home county contained property and probate records; the county to the west contained birth and death records; the county to the north contained their burial records. If we hadn't checked the neighboring counties, we would have missed many valuable sources of information.

Keep in mind that when we give a distance, it's a 'straight-line' distance starting from Fern.<1>

If you're researching your genealogy, we hope that the following information helps.

Fern is located in Grundy County.

The following 6 counties adjoin and form the boundaries of Grundy County: Black Hawk, Bremer, Butler, Hardin, Marshall & Tama.

Our Gazetteer shows that there are 132 communities within 40 miles [64.4 km]<1> of Fern. Of these communities, 116 are located in counties other than Grundy County.

We usually exclude communities where we still need to verify their location,<2> but for the purpose of this page, we have included the unverified ('unver') and historic ('hist') communities.

After starting with the home county for Fern (which is Grundy County), we list the counties in alphabetical order and for each of those counties, the closest communities are listed in order of their distance from Fern

For the following list, only those counties that contain communities within 40 miles [64.4 km] are displayed.

  • Grundy County   (where Fern resides)
    • County Seat for Grundy:   Grundy Center
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Fern   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Fern.
      • Lear
        (3 miles [4.8 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lear have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lear
        • Lear is located in Grundy County
      • Stout
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Buck Grove
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buck Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buck Grove
        • Buck Grove is located in Grundy County
      • Dairyville
        (5 miles [8 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dairyville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dairyville
        • Dairyville is located in Grundy County
      • Holland
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Holland have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Holland
        • Holland is located in Grundy County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 276 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Holland <4>
      • Lincoln
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln
        • Lincoln is located in Grundy County
      • Dike
        (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
      • Grundy Center
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Grundy Center have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Grundy Center
        • Grundy Center is located in Grundy County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,670 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Grundy Center <4>
      • Wellsburg
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wellsburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wellsburg
        • Wellsburg is located in Grundy County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 685 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Wellsburg <4>
      • Fredsville
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Fredsville. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredsville
        • Fredsville is located in Grundy County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Fredsville
        • From Fern to Fredsville
      • Morrison
        (10 miles [16.1 km] to the southeast)
      • Zaneta
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Zaneta have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Zaneta
        • Zaneta is located in Grundy County
      • Continue List   (4 more) ...
        • Ivester
          (13 miles [20.9 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ivester have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ivester
          • Ivester is located in Grundy County
        • Reinbeck
          (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Reinbeck have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reinbeck
          • Reinbeck is located in Grundy County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,613 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Reinbeck <4>
        • Beaman
          (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Beaman have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Beaman
          • Beaman is located in Grundy County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 183 people
        • Conrad
          (18 miles [29 km] to the south)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Conrad have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Conrad
          • Conrad is located in Grundy County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,067 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Conrad <4>
  • Black Hawk County
    • County Website:   www.co.black-hawk.ia.us/
    • County Seat for Black Hawk:   Waterloo
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Fern   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Fern.
      • Benson
        (12 miles [19.3 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Benson have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Benson
        • Benson is located in Black Hawk County
      • Hicks
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hicks have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hicks
        • Hicks is located in Black Hawk County
      • Norris Siding
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Norris Siding have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Norris Siding
        • Norris Siding is located in Black Hawk County
      • Finchford
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the northeast)
      • Cedar Falls
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Hudson
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • North Cedar
        (16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)
      • Cedar City
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar City
        • Cedar City is located in Black Hawk County
      • Voorhies
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Voorhies have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Voorhies
        • Voorhies is located in Black Hawk County
      • Cedar Falls Junction
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Falls Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Falls Junction
        • Cedar Falls Junction is located in Black Hawk County
      • Lamplighter Villa
        (18 miles [29 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lamplighter Villa have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lamplighter Villa
        • Lamplighter Villa is located in Black Hawk County
      • Castle Hill
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Castle Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Castle Hill
        • Castle Hill is located in Black Hawk County
      • Continue List   (22 more) ...
        • Janesville
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the northeast)
        • Blessing
          (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Orange
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Orange have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Orange
          • Orange is located in Black Hawk County
        • Waterloo
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the east)
        • Boies
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Boies have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Boies
          • Boies is located in Black Hawk County
        • Eastgate Estate Park
          (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eastgate Estate Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eastgate Estate Park
          • Eastgate Estate Park is located in Black Hawk County
        • Glasgow ‑ Historic
          (23 miles [37 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glasgow have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glasgow
          • Glasgow is located in Black Hawk County
        • Eagle Center
          (23 miles [37 km] to the southeast)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Eagle Center. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle Center
          • Eagle Center is located in Black Hawk County
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to Eagle Center
          • From Fern to Eagle Center
        • Big Rock
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Big Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Big Rock
          • Big Rock is located in Black Hawk County
        • Cedar Knoll Park
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cedar Knoll Park have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cedar Knoll Park
          • Cedar Knoll Park is located in Black Hawk County
        • Evansdale
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Evansdale have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Evansdale
          • Evansdale is located in Black Hawk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,734 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Evansdale <4>
        • Hilltop
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hilltop have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hilltop
          • Hilltop is located in Black Hawk County
        • Louise
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Louise have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Louise
          • Louise is located in Black Hawk County
        • Armour
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Armour have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Armour
          • Armour is located in Black Hawk County
        • Crain Creek ‑ Historic
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Crain Creek have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Crain Creek
          • Crain Creek is located in Black Hawk County
        • Edwards ‑ Historic
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
        • Elk Run Heights
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Elk Run Heights have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Elk Run Heights
          • Elk Run Heights is located in Black Hawk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,135 people
        • Washburn
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Washburn have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Washburn
          • Washburn is located in Black Hawk County
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Washburn <4>
        • Raymar
          (27 miles [43.5 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Raymar have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Raymar
          • Raymar is located in Black Hawk County
        • Dewar
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
        • Gilbertville
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Gilbertville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Gilbertville
          • Gilbertville is located in Black Hawk County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 725 people
        • Raymond
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the east)
  • Bremer County
    • County Website:   www.co.bremer.ia.us/
    • County Seat for Bremer:   Waverly
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Fern   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Fern.
      • Waverly Junction
        (17 miles [27.4 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waverly Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waverly Junction
        • Waverly Junction is located in Bremer County
      • Waverly
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northeast)
      • Denver
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Denver have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Denver
        • Denver is located in Bremer County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,879 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Denver <4>
      • Artesian
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Artesian have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Artesian
        • Artesian is located in Bremer County
      • Bremer
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Plainfield
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Plainfield have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Plainfield
        • Plainfield is located in Bremer County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 413 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Plainfield <4>
      • Horton
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the northeast)
      • Klinger
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Knittel
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
      • Roxie
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Roxie have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Roxie
        • Roxie is located in Bremer County
  • Butler County
    • County Website:   www.butlercoiowa.org/
    • County Seat for Butler:   Allison
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Fern   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Fern.
      • Sinclair
        (2 miles [3.2 km] to the northeast)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Sinclair. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sinclair
        • Sinclair is located in Butler County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Sinclair
        • From Fern to Sinclair
      • Swanton
        (4 miles [6.4 km] to the east)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Swanton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Swanton
        • Swanton is located in Butler County
      • Parkersburg
        (6 miles [9.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Parkersburg have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Parkersburg
        • Parkersburg is located in Butler County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,913 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Parkersburg <4>
      • Aplington
        (8 miles [12.9 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Aplington have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Aplington
        • Aplington is located in Butler County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,039 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Aplington <4>
      • New Hartford
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northeast)
      • Eleanor
        (9 miles [14.5 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eleanor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eleanor
        • Eleanor is located in Butler County
      • New Albion
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for New Albion have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Albion
        • New Albion is located in Butler County
      • Austinville
        (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Austinville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Austinville
        • Austinville is located in Butler County
      • Coster
        (13 miles [20.9 km] to the north)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Coster. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Coster
        • Coster is located in Butler County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Coster
        • From Fern to Coster
      • Butler Center
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the north)
      • Kesley
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the northwest)
      • Allison
        (18 miles [29 km] to the north)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Allison have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Allison
        • Allison is located in Butler County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 965 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Allison <4>
      • Continue List   (9 more) ...
        • Shell Rock
          (18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shell Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shell Rock
          • Shell Rock is located in Butler County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,268 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shell Rock <4>
        • Pilot Rock
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Pilot Rock have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Pilot Rock
          • Pilot Rock is located in Butler County
        • Bristow
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
        • Clarksville
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Clarksville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Clarksville
          • Clarksville is located in Butler County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 1,333 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Clarksville <4>
        • Dumont
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the northwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Dumont have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Dumont
          • Dumont is located in Butler County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 595 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Dumont <4>
        • Wilmar
          (23 miles [37 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Wilmar have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Wilmar
          • Wilmar is located in Butler County
        • Packard
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the north)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Packard have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Packard
          • Packard is located in Butler County
        • Aredale
          (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Greene
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the north)
  • Franklin County
    • County Seat for Franklin:   Hampton
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Fern   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Fern.
      • Faulkner
        (18 miles [29 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Faulkner. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Faulkner
        • Faulkner is located in Franklin County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Faulkner
        • From Fern to Faulkner
      • Geneva
        (22 miles [35.4 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Geneva have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Geneva
        • Geneva is located in Franklin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 154 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Geneva <4>
      • Hansell
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the northwest)
      • Bradford
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bradford have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bradford
        • Bradford is located in Franklin County
      • Hampton
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hampton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hampton
        • Hampton is located in Franklin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,162 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hampton <4>
      • Reeve
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the northwest)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Reeve. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Reeve
        • Reeve is located in Franklin County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Reeve
        • From Fern to Reeve
      • Burdette
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Burdette have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Burdette
        • Burdette is located in Franklin County
  • Hardin County
    • County Seat for Hardin:   Eldora
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Fern   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Fern.
      • Cleves
        (14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)
      • Abbott Crossing ‑ Historic
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Abbott Crossing have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abbott Crossing
        • Abbott Crossing is located in Hardin County
      • Abbott
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
        • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for Abbott. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Abbott
        • Abbott is located in Hardin County
        • Google driving directions:
        • From your current location to Abbott
        • From Fern to Abbott
      • Ackley
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Steamboat Rock
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)
      • Eldora
        (18 miles [29 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eldora have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eldora
        • Eldora is located in Hardin County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 2,571 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Eldora <4>
      • Robertson
        (18 miles [29 km] to the west)
      • Secor ‑ Historic
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Secor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Secor
        • Secor is located in Hardin County
      • Whitten
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
      • Xenia
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Xenia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Xenia
        • Xenia is located in Hardin County
      • Eagle City
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Eagle City have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Eagle City
        • Eagle City is located in Hardin County
      • Macey
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Macey have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Macey
        • Macey is located in Hardin County
      • Continue List   (13 more) ...
        • Berlin
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Berlin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Berlin
          • Berlin is located in Hardin County
        • Hughs
          (20 miles [32.2 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hughs have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hughs
          • Hughs is located in Hardin County
        • Gifford
          (21 miles [33.8 km] to the southwest)
        • Union
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Union have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Union
          • Union is located in Hardin County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 373 people
        • Owasa
          (22 miles [35.4 km] to the west)
        • Rough Woods Hill
          (23 miles [37 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rough Woods Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rough Woods Hill
          • Rough Woods Hill is located in Hardin County
        • Lawn Hill
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lawn Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lawn Hill
          • Lawn Hill is located in Hardin County
        • New Providence
          (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: We haven't been able to verify our GPS coordinates for New Providence. Although the coordinates have been estimated, they should be in the vicinity.<5>
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for New Providence
          • New Providence is located in Hardin County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 220 people
          • Google driving directions:
          • From your current location to New Providence
          • From Fern to New Providence
        • Iowa Falls Junction
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iowa Falls Junction have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iowa Falls Junction
          • Iowa Falls Junction is located in Hardin County
        • Iowa Falls
          (25 miles [40.2 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Iowa Falls have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Iowa Falls
          • Iowa Falls is located in Hardin County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 4,940 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Iowa Falls <4>
        • Racine
          (28 miles [45.1 km] to the west)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Racine have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Racine
          • Racine is located in Hardin County
        • Hubbard
          (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
          • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hubbard have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
          • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hubbard
          • Hubbard is located in Hardin County
          • Population from the 2020 Census: 793 people
          • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hubbard <4>
        • Alden
          (30 miles [48.3 km] to the west)
  • Marshall County
    • County Website:   www.co.marshall.ia.us/
    • County Seat for Marshall:   Marshalltown
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Fern   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Fern.
      • Liscomb
        (23 miles [37 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Liscomb have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Liscomb
        • Liscomb is located in Marshall County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 296 people
      • Maulsby
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Maulsby have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Maulsby
        • Maulsby is located in Marshall County
      • Green Mountain
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the south)
      • Bangor
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Bangor have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Bangor
        • Bangor is located in Marshall County
      • Albion
        (28 miles [45.1 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Albion have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Albion
        • Albion is located in Marshall County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 493 people
        • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Albion <4>
      • Predonia ‑ Historic
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Predonia have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Predonia
        • Predonia is located in Marshall County
      • Rockton
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Rockton have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rockton
        • Rockton is located in Marshall County
      • Moningers
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Moningers have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Moningers
        • Moningers is located in Marshall County
      • Illinois Grove
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Illinois Grove have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Illinois Grove
        • Illinois Grove is located in Marshall County
      • Marietta
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
      • Minerva
        (30 miles [48.3 km] to the southwest)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minerva have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minerva
        • Minerva is located in Marshall County
  • Tama County
    • County Website:   www.tamacounty.org/
    • County Seat for Tama:   Toledo
    • Genealogy Websites   ...
    • Nearest Communities to Fern   ...
      • These communities are listed by their distance from Fern.
      • Lincoln
        (15 miles [24.1 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln
        • Lincoln is located in Tama County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 148 people
      • Dinsdale
        (19 miles [30.6 km] to the southeast)
      • Gladbrook
        (20 miles [32.2 km] to the south)
      • Buckingham
        (24 miles [38.6 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Buckingham have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Buckingham
        • Buckingham is located in Tama County
      • Traer
        (25 miles [40.2 km] to the southeast)
      • West Union ‑ Historic
        (26 miles [41.8 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Union have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Union
        • West Union is located in Tama County
      • Garwin
        (27 miles [43.5 km] to the south)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Garwin have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Garwin
        • Garwin is located in Tama County
        • Population from the 2020 Census: 490 people
      • Mooreville ‑ Historic
        (29 miles [46.7 km] to the southeast)
        • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mooreville have been provided by the GNIS.<3> The coordinates still need to be verified.
        • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mooreville
        • Mooreville is located in Tama County

Footnotes ...

<1>Our distances are not driving distances, but are calculated as a 'point-to-point' distance. A straight line distance ignores things like rivers, canyons, lakes, et cetera - it's truly a line drawn from Point A (ie- Fern) to Point B.Our distance measurements begin at a specific point in Fern. The point we use is located at these GPS coordinates - Latitude: 42.4845, Longitude: -92.7702    
<2>Our data comes from many sources and some sources are more dependable than others. When we add communities to our Gazetteer, we try to verify that we have the correct location for the community. We mark a community as 'Unverified' when we aren't confident about our data and want to do further checking.

We use the term 'Historic' broadly and it generally means that the community no longer exists. However, it can also mean that the community might still exist, but was larger or had a more 'official' existence in the past than it does now.

Since our Gazetteer contains over 100,000 communities, verifying everything is going to take time. If you find an error or can help us to improve our accuracy, please let us know.
<3>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<4>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
<5>An 'estimated' location is one where we have been given GPS coordinates, but are unable to verify the accuracy of those coordinates. That said, we have some confidence that we have placed the marker near the actual location. A typical reason for being unable to verify a location is that it might be on private property or maybe historic and gone without an obvious trace.




 

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