Wayne County, Administrative county in southern Iowa, United States.
Description
Wayne County is an agricultural region in southern Iowa with Corydon as its administrative center. The area encompasses several rural communities connected by schools and local services.
History
The county was established in 1846 and formally organized in 1851, named after General Anthony Wayne from the Revolutionary War. The name honors a significant military officer from early American history.
Culture
Schools in the local communities shape daily life and show how family-centered rural society is here. The names of these institutions connect local heritage with everyday life for people who grow up and live in these towns.
Practical
County offices are accessible on weekdays from 8 AM to 4 PM, with the Clerk of Court office open until 4:30 PM. Plan visits outside lunch hours to ensure you receive the services you need.
Did you know?
The first election in the county recorded only thirty votes, revealing how sparse the early population was. This small number shows how the community began and later grew substantially.
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C.S. Stearns House
25.3 km
Red Haw State Park
29.4 km
Appanoose County Courthouse
38.1 km
Decatur County Courthouse
35.4 km
Chariton Public Library
31 km
Lucas County Courthouse Square Historic District
30.9 km
J.J. McClung House
27.2 km
Second Baptist Church
38.7 kmNelson Round Barn
3.8 km
A. J. Stephens House
30.9 km
Wayne County Courthouse
2.3 km
O. E. Payne House
31.3 km
Courthouse Square Historic District
38.2 km
Appanoose County Sheriff's House and Jail
38.2 km
Drake Public Library
38.3 km
Carl L. Caviness Post 102, American Legion
30.8 km
Porter Hall
38.3 km
United States Post Office
38.2 km
Chariton Herald-Patriot Building
31 km
W.H. Tedford House
2 km
Williamson School
39.5 km
Stratton House
38.4 km
Chariton Masonic Temple
30.8 km
Sturdivant-Sawyer House
38.4 km
J. T. and Mollie Crozier House
31.3 km
John and Mary Jane Kyte Farmstead District
35.4 km
Little River Beach
37.6 km
Lucas County Courthouse
30.9 km
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