Appanoose County, County and administrative division in Iowa, US
Appanoose County spans across southeastern Iowa with Lake Rathbun as its northern water feature and Centerville functioning as its governmental center point.
The county was formally organized in 1843 during Iowa's territorial period, establishing itself as one of the earlier administrative divisions in the region.
The county maintains three educational districts - Centerville, Moravia, and Moulton-Udell - providing comprehensive education services to local communities.
The county courthouse at 201 North 12th Street in Centerville houses multiple administrative departments including the assessor, auditor, and treasurer offices.
Lake Rathbun, positioned in the northern section of the county, provides recreational opportunities through its marina and the neighboring Honey Creek Resort.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1843
Capital city: Centerville
Shares border with: Monroe County, Putnam County, Wayne County, Lucas County, Davis County, Schuyler County, Wapello County
Website: http://appanoosecounty.net
GPS coordinates: 40.73806,-92.86722
Latest update: March 22, 2025 18:30
Appanoose County Courthouse
775 m
Bloomfield Public Library
38.1 km
Davis County Courthouse
38 km
Second Baptist Church
931 m
Monroe County Courthouse
32.8 km
Asa Wilson House
38.3 km
West Grove United Methodist Church
26.3 km
Noble-Kendall House
32.6 km
T.B. Perry House
32.5 km
Albia Square and Central Commercial Historic District
32.5 km
Wayne County Courthouse
38 km
William P. Hall House
37.2 km
Courthouse Square Historic District
729 m
Appanoose County Sheriff's House and Jail
576 m
Drake Public Library
800 m
United States Post Office
890 m
Porter Hall
1.2 km
Dr. George A. Jenkins House
32.2 km
Arvine and Elizabeth W. White House
33 km
W.H. Tedford House
38.4 km
Russell Octagon House
26 km
Stratton House
469 m
Bloomfield Square
38.2 km
Sturdivant-Sawyer House
1.2 km
William Findley House
38.4 km
Unionville Square Historic District
31.3 km
Elbert-Bates House
32.3 km
James B. Weaver House
38.4 kmReviews
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