Lee County, Administrative division in southeastern Iowa, United States.
Description
Lee County is an administrative division in southeastern Iowa that spans rolling terrain and waterways. Fort Madison and Keokuk, its two county seats, sit along the Mississippi River and serve as the main hubs for commerce and government services.
History
The county was established in 1836 from early settlements located along major waterways that fueled trade and westward expansion. Its position on the Mississippi River has shaped its growth and character ever since.
Culture
The Division of Criminal Investigation and Iowa State Patrol maintain strong connections with local communities through regular engagement and safety programs.
Practical
Several state and federal highways connect the county to surrounding regions, making it accessible by car. Both county seats offer typical services and amenities including government offices, shopping, and lodging.
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Iowa State Penitentiary
15 km
Nauvoo Illinois Temple
12.8 km
Carthage Jail
38 km
Lock and Dam No. 19
28.8 km
Fort Madison Toll Bridge
15.2 km
Nauvoo House
13.4 km
Joseph Smith Mansion House
13.3 kmDes Moines Rapids
21.2 km
Nauvoo Historic District
13.1 km
Battle of Athens State Historic Site
20.3 km
Keokuk Rail Bridge
29.3 km
Keokuk–Hamilton Bridge
29.4 km
George M. Verity
29.2 km
C. R. Joy House
27.8 km
Keokuk National Cemetery
27.7 km
Holy Family Catholic Church
13.4 km
Bridgeport Bridge
18.9 km
Walter A. Sheaffer House
15.8 km
Gen. William Worth Belknap House
28.6 km
Gen. Samuel R. Curtis House
28.7 km
Fort Madison Downtown Commercial Historic District
13.9 km
E. H. Harrison House
28.5 km
Sharon Cemetery Historic District
18.3 km
St. Joseph's Church Complex
14.2 km
Faeth Farmstead and Orchard District
3.3 km
St. Barnabas Episcopal Church
13.2 km
St. John's Episcopal Church
28.5 km
Lee County Courthouse
13.9 km
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