Belinda, Iowa

Belinda is an unincorporated community in Lucas County, in the U.S. state of Iowa.

Geography

Belinda is located in Lucas County on Iowa Highway 14. It is in Pleasant Township.

History

Belinda was a rural post office located on the line between sections 7 and 8 of Pleasant Township. Belinda's post office operated from 1858 to 1908. Belinda was also the site of J.E. Wood's General Store, as well as a blacksmith, and a wagon and repair shop.
The Belinda Church was organized in 1849, originally in the home of Hiram Moon; the church membership at that time was 10. The denomination was the Disciples of Christ.
The community's population was 40 in 1890, 44 in 1900, and 25 in 1918.