Jefferson County, Administrative county in southeastern Iowa, United States.
Jefferson County encompasses 437 square miles of land with the Skunk River flowing through its northeastern section and Des Moines River in the southwest.
The county was established in January 1839 and received its name in recognition of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States.
The county operates under a three-member board of supervisors system, with regular Monday meetings at the courthouse allowing direct citizen participation in governance.
The Jefferson County Courthouse, located at 51 West Briggs Avenue in Fairfield, provides governmental services to residents from Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
The county maintains multiple fishing ponds, parks, and outdoor recreational facilities while recording over 1.3 million annual visitors to its public spaces.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1839
Capital city: Fairfield
Shares border with: Washington County, Van Buren County, Wapello County, Davis County, Henry County, Keokuk County
Website: https://jeffersoncounty.iowa.gov
GPS coordinates: 41.03139,-91.94472
Latest update: March 3, 2025 08:55
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Lake Darling State Park
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James A. Beck House
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Blum Stadium
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Former US Post Office Building
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R. Bruce and May W. Louden House
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US Senator James F. Wilson House
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Jefferson County Courthouse
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Fairfield Public Library
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Fred and Rosa Fulton Barn
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Louden Whirl-Around
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James F. Clarke House
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W.C. Ball House
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R. B. and Lizzie L. Louden House
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William and Mary Jane Louden House
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Burnett-Montgomery House
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George A. Wells House
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