Bridgewater is a city in Jackson Township, Adair County, Iowa, United States. The population was 148 at the time of the 2020 census. Bridgewater was founded in 1885.

History

Bridgewater got its start in 1885 when the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Bridgewater has been in operation since 1885. Bridgewater was officially incorporated as a city on April 1, 1905.

Geography

Mormon Trail Lake and Park are located outside of town.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , all land.

Demographics