Avery is an unincorporated community in Monroe County, Iowa, United States.[1]
It is located at the intersection of County Road H27 and 700th Avenue, six miles (9.7 km) northeast of Albia, at 41.063413N, -92.716236W.[2]
Avery was founded in 1868 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was constructed through the area.[3] It was originally named Coffman, after the owner of the townsite. The name was later changed to Avery, after nearby Avery Creek.[4]
Avery's population was 300 in 1940.[5]
Avery was established when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad line was laid through the area in 1868. The town draws its name from Avery Creek, which runs close by. The town was initially called Coffman, for the owner of the town site. Avery is not incorporated.