Allamakee County

Allamakee County is an administrative county in northeastern Iowa covering approximately 659 square miles of terrain. Deep canyons cut through the landscape where rivers have carved into bedrock over thousands of years, especially along the Mississippi River boundary.

The county was established in 1847 and developed into an administrative center for northeastern Iowa. Its first courthouse from 1861 now operates as the Allamakee County Historical Museum, documenting the region's growth.

The area shows signs of ancient Native American settlements, with the Ho-Chunk and Dakota Sioux presence still visible in the landscape. Local communities maintain connections to these heritage sites today.

Waukon, the county seat, offers administrative services and visitor information. Most public offices operate during standard business hours, so plan your visit accordingly.

The area sits within the Driftless Area, a region untouched by glaciers during the last ice age. This geological distinction shaped the terrain and created the unusual rock formations visible throughout the landscape.

Location: Iowa

Inception: February 20, 1847

Capital city: Waukon

Shares border with: Houston County, Clayton County, Vernon County, Crawford County, Winneshiek County, Fayette County

Website: http://co.allamakee.ia.us

GPS coordinates: 43.28667,-91.37417

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:20