Cornelia, Iowa

Cornelia is an unincorporated community and de facto ghost town in Grant Township, [Wright County, Iowa|Grant Township], Wright [County, Iowa], United States. Cornelia is located along County Highway C25, north-northeast of Clarion. Lake Cornelia State Park is in the community.

History

Founded in the 1800s, Cornelia's population was just 3 in 1902, but had increased to 41 by 1925. By 1940, the population was 10.

Education

Cornelia is a part of the Clarion–Goldfield–Dows [Community School District]. It was in the Clarion–Goldfield Community [School District], until July 1, 2014, when it merged into the current district.