Iowa County

The county sits in southwestern Wisconsin and features rolling hills, rivers, and farmland throughout. The landscape alternates between cultivated fields, open spaces, and waterways that thread through the entire area.

Indigenous peoples inhabited this land for centuries before European settlement began in the early 1800s. Established in 1829, the area then developed through farming and permanent settlement.

Agricultural life shapes what you see and do here. Local markets and community gatherings, centered around the county seat, revolve around harvests and regional products.

Multiple highways connect the region and make travel within and through it straightforward. Major roads run through the county in different directions, providing access to towns and points of interest.

The county contains lakes and streams that support water recreation and recreational activities alongside the farming landscape. These waterways create pockets of escape within the agricultural setting.

Location: Wisconsin

Inception: October 9, 1829

Capital city: Dodgeville

Shares border with: Richland County, Sauk County, Dane County, Green County, Lafayette County, Grant County

Website: http://iowacounty.org

GPS coordinates: 43.00000,-90.13000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:24