Jefferson County, Administrative county in southeastern Iowa, United States.
Description
Jefferson County is an administrative county in southeastern Iowa covering about 437 square miles. The Skunk River flows through its northeastern section while the Des Moines River runs through the southwestern area.
History
The county was established in January 1839 and named in honor of Thomas Jefferson, the third U.S. president. Its creation occurred during the westward expansion period when Iowa was being settled.
Culture
The county operates under a three-member board of supervisors system, with regular Monday meetings at the courthouse allowing direct citizen participation in governance.
Practical
The county courthouse in Fairfield serves as the main administrative hub for county services during business days. Visitors seeking official information should plan their visit during standard operating hours.
Did you know?
The county maintains several fishing ponds and parks that serve as gathering spots for outdoor recreation. These green spaces give visitors and residents places to spend time in nature throughout the year.
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Golden Domes
1.9 km
Lake Darling State Park
18.3 km
James A. Beck House
2.9 km
Blum Stadium
2 km
Former US Post Office Building
3.2 km
R. Bruce and May W. Louden House
3.6 km
US Senator James F. Wilson House
3.8 km
New Sweden Chapel
13.9 km
Jefferson County Courthouse
2.9 km
Henn Mansion
2.4 km
R.R. and Antoinette Louden House
3 km
McElhinny House
2.8 km
Fairfield Public Library
3.2 km
Fred and Rosa Fulton Barn
21.8 km
Louden Whirl-Around
3.7 km
Louden Monorail System in the Auto Repair Shop
3.4 km
James F. Clarke House
3.6 km
W.C. Ball House
1.8 km
R. B. and Lizzie L. Louden House
3.3 km
Old Settlers' Association Park and Rhodham Bonnifield House
1.7 km
Wells-Stubbs House
3 km
William and Mary Jane Louden House
3.5 km
Architecture of Henry K. Holsman Historic Campus District
2.5 km
O.F. and Lulu E. Fryer House
4 km
Burnett-Montgomery House
2.7 km
Gobble and Heer–Spurgeons Building
3 km
George A. Wells House
3.5 km
Chautauqua Park
2.6 km
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