Emmet County, County administrative division in Iowa, United States
Emmet County encompasses 403 square miles of agricultural terrain with Estherville serving as the county seat and administrative center.
The Iowa Legislature established Emmet County in 1851, naming it after Robert Emmet, an Irish patriot executed by British authorities.
The Emmet County Historical Society maintains local artifacts and conducts educational programs to preserve regional traditions and history.
The county provides essential services through multiple departments, including law enforcement, public works, and community assistance programs.
With 396 square miles of land area, Emmet County ranks as the second-smallest county by land size in Iowa.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1851
Capital city: Estherville
Shares border with: Martin County, Palo Alto County, Jackson County, Dickinson County, Clay County, Kossuth County
Website: http://emmetcountyia.com
GPS coordinates: 43.37722,-94.67750
Latest update: March 5, 2025 07:05
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