Gladbrook, Iowa

Gladbrook is a city in Tama County, Iowa, United States.

[3] On March 21, 1910, the Green Mountain train wreck occurred between Gladbrook and Green Mountain, in which a derailment killed more than 50 people riding on the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad line.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.70 square miles (1.81 km2), all land.

There were 437 housing units at an average density of 626.8 per square mile (242.0/km2).

There were 467 housing units at an average density of 667.1 per square mile (257.6/km2).

33.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 21.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 437 housing units at an average density of 627.3 per square mile (242.2/km2).

31.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The Gladbrook Corn Carnival is an annual celebration that attracts several thousand visitors per year.

[12] Gladbrook has a movie theater, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bike and walking trail.

Union Grove State Park is located three miles south of Gladbrook.

Main Street, Gladbrook, Iowa
Main Street, 1920
The population of Gladbrook, Iowa from US census data
The population of Gladbrook, Iowa from US census data
Map of Iowa highlighting Tama County