Holmes, Iowa

Holmes is an unincorporated community and de facto ghost town in Lake Township, Wright [County, Iowa|Lake Township], Wright County, Iowa, United States. Holmes is located along County Highway R33, west of Clarion.

History

Founded in the 1800s, Holmes' population was 62 in 1902, and 154 in 1925. The population was 46 in 1940.

Education

Holmes 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.