Iron County, County seat in Missouri, United States.
Description
Iron County is an administrative region in the Lead Belt of Missouri, featuring mountainous landscape and extensive forest land. The area encompasses three main towns: Pilot Knob, Ironton, and Arcadia.
History
The county was established in 1857 and named for its rich iron ore deposits that drew mining operations and settlers. These resources shaped the region's growth for decades.
Culture
The Arcadia Valley shapes daily life with three main communities born from waves of migration in the 1800s. The names and streets of these towns reflect the people who settled there and built their lives.
Practical
The county is well-organized with local government offices spread across its main towns offering core services. Visitors will find administrative buildings and public services distributed throughout the area.
Did you know?
Taum Sauk Mountain rises above 1,700 meters and marks the highest point in all of Missouri. This prominent peak draws hikers and nature lovers from across the region.
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Taum Sauk Mountain
3.6 km
Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park
7.3 km
Elephant Rocks State Park
13.2 km
Sam A. Baker State Park
39 km
Taum Sauk Mountain State Park
3.6 km
Bell Mountain Wilderness
13.7 km
St. Joe State Park
36.1 km
Missouri Mines State Historic Site
39 km
Dillard Mill State Historic Site
43.6 km
Fort Davidson
13.8 km
Arcadia College
12.1 km
Jay Nixon State Park
4.8 km
Buford Mountain Conservation Area
19 km
Presbyterian Orphanage of Missouri
39.2 km
Bootleg Access
29.6 km
Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church
13.5 km
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
13 km
Washington County Courthouse
43.1 km
Iron County Courthouse
12.8 km
St. Francois County Jail and Sheriff's Residence
39.3 km
Courthouse Square Historic District
39.4 km
East Columbia Historic District
39.4 km
James Robinson McCormick House
39.1 km
Reed Log House
57.1 km
Caledonia Historic District
23.8 km
Harrison Queen House
25.8 km
Ironton Lodge Hall
12.7 km
Sam A. Baker State Park Historic District
39.3 km
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