Farrar, Iowa


Farrar is an unincorporated community in Polk County, Iowa, United States. An unused elementary school building and one church are located in Farrar and 13 houses. The school has attracted the attention of paranormal investigators, with some believing that it is haunted. The mayor of Farrar is currently Zach Stiles.

History

Farrar owes its development to the railroad line that was developed through the area in 1902-1903
, and was consequently named in honor of one of the railroad employees involved in the creation of that line. A post office was established in 1904.