Bremer County, County division in northeastern Iowa, United States.
Description
Bremer County is an administrative division in northeastern Iowa where the Cedar and Wapsipinicon rivers flow through farmland and city areas. The landscape combines agricultural regions with smaller towns like Waverly, which serves as the county's administrative center.
History
The county was formed in 1851 and named after Fredrika Bremer, a Swedish writer who advocated for women's rights. Its creation reflected the early American expansion into new territories during that era.
Culture
The county fair each August gathers residents at the Waverly fairgrounds for livestock shows, competitions, and community entertainment. The event reflects the farming traditions that have shaped daily life here for generations.
Practical
The administrative center is located in Waverly, where visitors can handle county services and access basic public facilities. The area is well-connected by roads that link towns and rural areas throughout the region.
Did you know?
Wartburg College in Waverly stands out as one of the few major higher education institutions in the region, shaping the intellectual character of the area. The college brings students from many places and contributes to the academic life of the community.
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Wartburg College
14.4 kmWaverly Public Library
15.1 km
Black Hawk Hotel
28.4 km
Cedar Falls Ice House
28.4 km
Shell Rock Bridge
22.7 km
Sturdevant Southwest Historic District
14.2 km
Roosevelt Elementary School
28.5 km
Bremer County Court House
13.2 km
Dunkerton Bridge
25.7 km
Cotton Theatre
28.4 km
Cedar Falls Independent Order of Odd Fellows
28.6 km
Old Main
14.4 km
Cherry Street Bridge
23.2 km
Waverly House
14.1 km
Sumner High School
19.6 km
Charles H. & Theresa H. McBride Bungalow
22.5 km
Waverly East Bremer Avenue Commercial Historic District
13.5 km
Third Street Bridge
13.6 km
Cedar Falls Downtown Historic District
28.5 km
Old Cedar Falls Post Office
28.6 km
Bank of Sumner
19.6 km
Bennington No. 4
19.5 km
Waverly Municipal Hydroelectric Powerhouse
13.6 km
Round Barn
24.1 km
Daniel and Margaret Wild House
28.5 km
Old Fourth Ward Southeast Historic District
13.6 km
Harmon and LeValley Northwest Historic District
13.7 km
Big Woods Lake Recreation Area
26.9 km
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