When looking for a new place to live, what better place to start than one where it's a "great place to start"? Sheffield is a city in Franklin County, Iowa, founded in 1875 by C.C. Gilman, owner of Eldora Railroad and Coal Company. With a population of over 1,100 people (as of the 2010 Census), it's a tight-knit community of people ready to get on living their best lives. Sheffield Iowa real estate is ripe for the taking, and we'll take a look at some of the biggest reasons why this city should be your new start. Foundation of SheffieldThis city may have been founded by the owner of a railroad and coal company, but a big boom came in the 1960s with Sukup Manufacturing. The town initially focused on brick and tile manufacturing. But someone came along who decided they needed to improve t... 01/13/2019