Le Mars, County seat in Plymouth County, Iowa, United States.
Located on the Floyd River northeast of Sioux City, Le Mars spans across 8.55 square miles of predominantly agricultural terrain at 376 meters elevation.
The city emerged in 1869 when railroad magnate John Blair orchestrated land sales following the Iowa Falls and Sioux City Railroad Company track completion.
Le Mars celebrates its dairy heritage through the Ice Cream Days festival in June, featuring parades, art exhibitions, concerts, and community gatherings.
The Blue Bunny manufacturing facility employs 1,000 workers, producing 75 million gallons of frozen products annually from local dairy farms.
Le Mars earned its title as Ice Cream Capital of the World through Wells Enterprises, which operates the largest ice cream production facility at one location.
Location: Plymouth County
Inception: 1869
Elevation above the sea: 376 m
Website: https://lemarsiowa.com
GPS coordinates: 42.79215,-96.16630
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:51
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