Cherokee County, Administrative division in Iowa, United States
Cherokee County spans 577 square miles of land in northwest Iowa with a network of highways connecting its eight incorporated municipalities.
The county received its formal establishment on January 15, 1851, taking its name from the Cherokee Native American tribe.
The county operates through sixteen distinct townships, each maintaining local governance structures and community organizations for its 11,658 residents.
The Cherokee County Courthouse at 520 West Main Street in Cherokee provides administrative services including assessments, audits, and environmental health management.
The territory maintains a population density of 20 people per square mile, with 96 percent of residents identifying as members of single racial groups.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1851
Capital city: Cherokee
Website: http://www.cherokeecountyiowa.com
Shares border with: O'Brien County, Ida County, Sac County, Plymouth County, Clay County, Buena Vista County, Woodbury County, Sioux County
Website: http://cherokeecountyiowa.com
GPS coordinates: 42.73472,-95.62417
Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:42
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