Buchanan County

Buchanan County is an administrative county in northeastern Iowa where Independence serves as the county seat. The county contains several towns and communities spread across rural farmland and rolling terrain.

The county was established in 1837 by the Wisconsin Territorial Legislature and named after future President James Buchanan. This founding reflected the early settlement and administrative development of the Iowa territory.

The county incorporates sixteen distinct townships, including a notable Hazleton Old Order Amish settlement that maintains traditional farming and lifestyle practices.

County offices are located in Independence and operate during standard business hours. The area is easily accessible via Interstate 380 and U.S. Highway 20 for those traveling through or visiting.

The region is home to an Old Order Amish community that continues traditional farming and lifestyle practices visible in the rural landscape. This settlement creates a distinctive character within the county's communities.

Location: Iowa

Inception: 1837

Capital city: Independence

Shares border with: Fayette County, Benton County, Black Hawk County, Delaware County, Linn County, Bremer County, Clayton County

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

GPS coordinates: 42.47194,-91.83917

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:46