Buchanan County, Administrative county in northeastern Iowa, United States
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
The county incorporates sixteen distinct townships, including a notable Hazleton Old Order Amish settlement that maintains traditional farming and lifestyle practices.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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Backbone State Park
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Cedar Rock State Park
9.3 km
Delaware County Courthouse
32.6 km
Malek Theater
4.4 km
Robert Kirkpatrick Round Barn
30.1 km
Dunkerton Bridge
28.8 km
Coffin's Grove Stagecoach House
24.6 km
Lee House
3.8 km
Wapsipinicon Mill
4.6 km
Hotel Mealey
23.6 km
Buchanan County Courthouse
4.1 km
McGee School
26.5 km
Lincoln Elementary School
30.9 km
280th Street Bridge
12.9 km
William Waterfield House
31.3 km
Odd Fellows Hall
24.1 km
Munson Building
4.4 km
Wapsipinicon River Bridge
4.5 km
J.J. Hoag House
31.5 km
Richardson-Jakway House
15.8 km
Robert R. and Julia L. Plane House
4.4 km
Erza McKenzie Round Barn
17 km
Alfred Hanson House
24.3 km
Taylor's Ford Bridge
8.4 km
Maple View Sanitarium
24.3 km
Dr. Judd C. and Margaret S. Clarke Shellito House
4.1 km
Eliphalet W. and Catherine E. Jaquish Purdy House
4.8 km
August H.J. and Justena Lange Farmstead Historic District
21.8 km
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