Jones County

Jones County is an administrative county in eastern Iowa with around 577 square miles of territory. The landscape features rolling terrain, river valleys, and scattered lakes that define its natural character.

The county was established in 1837 and named after George Wallace Jones, a United States senator and congressman. It developed as a rural farming region with several small towns serving as local centers over the following decades.

The county features multiple parks including Wapsipinicon State Park and Central Park, offering residents extensive outdoor recreation and community gatherings.

The county is easily accessible via U.S. Highway 151 and various state routes connecting the area's towns. Nearby larger cities like Cedar Rapids and Dubuque provide good reference points for planning visits to different parts of the region.

Wapsipinicon State Park is a significant green space with natural river habitats and walking trails. The park allows visitors to explore local ecosystems and observe wildlife in their natural setting.

Location: Iowa

Inception: December 21, 1837

Capital city: Anamosa

Shares border with: Dubuque County, Cedar County, Jackson County, Clinton County, Linn County, Delaware County

Website: http://jonescountyiowa.org

GPS coordinates: 42.12000,-91.13472

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:45