Henry County

Henry County is an administrative division in southeastern Iowa, with Mount Pleasant serving as its main hub and seat of government. The county encompasses rural communities and farmland connected by regional highways.

The county was established in 1836 under Wisconsin Territory jurisdiction and named after General Henry Dodge. It became part of Iowa Territory in 1838 and developed as an agricultural region.

Each year, residents participate in agricultural fairs, local arts programs, and community gatherings that highlight the county's rural traditions.

U.S. Highway 34 and Highway 218 provide the main access routes into the county and connect it to larger cities. Mount Pleasant has multiple public service offices and is the best place to address administrative questions or gather local information.

The county's third courthouse, operating since 1914, stands as a central administrative building for the 20,482 residents recorded in 2020.

Location: Iowa

Inception: 1836

Capital city: Mount Pleasant

Shares border with: Washington County, Lee County, Louisa County, Des Moines County, Jefferson County, Van Buren County

Website: http://henrycountyiowa.us

GPS coordinates: 40.98667,-91.54194

Latest update: December 10, 2025 15:55