Wapello County, Administrative county in southeastern Iowa, United States
Wapello County spans across 42 square kilometers of land at 205 meters elevation, with the Des Moines River flowing through its territory.
The region experienced substantial development when 5,000 settlers arrived in May 1843, establishing communities and initiating agricultural activities throughout the county.
The county name originates from Chief Wapello of the Meskwaki people, who inhabited these lands before European settlement began in the region.
The county administration center operates from Ottumwa, providing governmental services and maintaining records for the 25,529 residents as of 2020.
Wapello County gained recognition through its seat Ottumwa, which established its position as the North American video game capital in 1982.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1843
Capital city: Ottumwa
Website: http://www.wapellocounty.org
Shares border with: Keokuk County, Davis County, Mahaska County, Monroe County, Jefferson County, Appanoose County, Van Buren County
Website: http://wapellocounty.org
GPS coordinates: 41.02944,-92.40889
Latest update: April 19, 2025 11:33
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Ottumwa City Hall
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B'nai Jacob Synagogue
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Wapello County Courthouse
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