1. About Counties of Iowa. Iowa is a state of United States of America which is situated in midwestern region of the country. The state is bordered with Wisconsin to the northeast, Illinois positioned to the east, Missouri to the south, Nebraska to the west and Minnesota to the north.
  2. townsvillages.com

    The state of Iowa has a total of 99 counties. Des Moines County is the oldest (founded in 1834), while Humboldt County is the youngest (established in 1857). Polk County is the most populous, with a population of 430,640 people. Kossuth County (2,520 km2) has the largest land area, while Dickinson County has the smallest (987 km2).
  3. The 99 Counties of Iowa and Their Name Origins. Adair County: Named for John Adair, a governor of Kentucky. Adams County: Named after John Adams, the second President of the United States. Allamakee County: Named for Allan Makee, a trader and explorer in the region. Appanoose County: Named for Chief Appanoose, a Meskwaki chief. Audubon County: Named after John James Audubon, the naturalist and ...
  4. randymajors.org

    Feb 8, 2025Cultural and Historical Context: Counties often have historical or cultural significance. Understanding these boundaries can provide context for regional identities, historical events, or local customs. Travel and Navigation: Travelers may wish to visit or avoid specific counties due to events, attractions, or other reasons. Having clear ...
  5. simple.wikipedia.org

    One of the most important days in Iowa county history was January 15, 1851, when 49 counties were created. [1] Map of counties numbered as in the National Atlas of the United States. The Iowa Constitution of 1857, which is still in effect today, states that counties must have an area of at least 432 square miles (1,120 km 2).
  6. mapsofworld.com

    In 1857, the capital city was moved from Iowa City to Des Moines. Iowa Counties. Iowa has 99 counties. Kossuth County is the largest, and Dickinson County is the smallest county. Check the Iowa County Map to learn more about the location and boundaries of different counties in the state. Iowa Area Codes. Iowa has five area codes, and they are ...
  7. mapsofworld.com

    On December 28, 1846, Iowa entered the Union as the 29th state. On January 15, 1851, 49 counties of Iowa were created. The day is one of the most significant days in Iowa county history. Some counties of Iowa no longer exist because they were discontinued, renamed or merged with another county.
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