Clarke County, County in Iowa, US
Clarke County encompasses 432 square miles of land in southern Iowa, with Interstate 35 and US Highway 34 intersecting at the county seat of Osceola.
The county received its name in 1846 from James Clarke, who served as Governor of the Iowa Territory during its formation and establishment period.
The Clarke County Courthouse, completed in 1956 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, represents the county's administrative and architectural development.
The Clarke County Assessor's office manages property assessments, real estate searches, and maintains geographic information system maps for public access through their website.
The county recorded a population density of 22.54 people per square mile in 2020, maintaining its rural character while positioned between five neighboring Iowa counties.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1846
Capital city: Osceola
Shares border with: Warren County, Decatur County, Madison County, Union County, Ringgold County, Lucas County, Wayne County
Website: http://clarkecountyiowa.org
GPS coordinates: 41.02278,-93.78639
Latest update: April 30, 2025 04:32
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