Poweshiek County, County in east-central Iowa, United States
Poweshiek County encompasses 586 square miles of land with an elevation of 293 meters, containing eight distinct communities including the county seat of Montezuma.
The county, established in 1843, received its name from Meskwaki Chief Poweshiek, a leader of the Fox Indian people who signed treaties with early settlers.
The Poweshiek County Courthouse in Montezuma, completed in 1859, stands as a registered National Historic Place and continues to serve administrative functions.
A three-member Board of Supervisors manages county operations, with elected officials including the Attorney, Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, and Treasurer serving four-year terms.
The county maintains the Foster Center at Diamond Lake, offering nature exploration programs and seasonal craft workshops for children from preschool through fifth grade.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1843
Capital city: Montezuma
Elevation above the sea: 293 m
Shares border with: Tama County, Mahaska County, Jasper County, Iowa County, Keokuk County, Marshall County, Benton County
Website: http://poweshiekcounty.org
GPS coordinates: 41.68417,-92.53000
Latest update: March 5, 2025 22:35
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