Woodbury County, County seat in western Iowa, United States
Description
Woodbury County is an administrative division in western Iowa that spans rolling hills, farmland, and the Missouri River along its western edge. Sioux City serves as the county seat and administrative center of the region.
History
The territory was established in 1851 as Wahkaw County and renamed in 1853 to honor Levi Woodbury, a Supreme Court Justice and former Treasury Secretary. This change marked a turning point in the region's administrative development.
Culture
The Winnebago Nation inhabits reservation lands within the county and shapes local life through their traditions and community connections.
Practical
County administrative services are centered at the courthouse in Sioux City, where public services for residents are managed. Visitors can easily access the main government facilities from downtown locations.
Did you know?
During Prohibition in the 1920s, Sioux City became a known distribution hub for alcohol and law enforcement nicknamed it Little Chicago. This era left a lasting mark on the city's character and local memory.
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Sergeant Floyd Monument
28 km
Sioux City Air National Guard Base
26.4 km
Woodbury County Courthouse
31.4 km
Orpheum Theatre
31.3 km
Stone State Park
38.4 km
Sioux City Air Defense Sector
26.5 km
Great Northern Railway 1355
38.2 km
Fourth Street Historic District
30.6 km
Cathedral of the Epiphany
31.7 km
Sergeant Floyd
32.2 km
Peirce Mansion
32.3 km
Sioux City Art Center
31.1 km
Siouxland Veterans Memorial Bridge
31.7 km
St. Boniface Catholic Church
32.5 km
Saturday in the Park
32.5 km
Sioux City Public Museum
32.3 km
Theophile Bruguier Cabin
36.8 km
Arthur and Stella Sanford House
32.4 km
Badgerow Building
31 km
Mount Sinai Temple
31.6 km
Grandview Park Music Pavilion
32.6 km
H.H. Everist House
32.8 km
St. Thomas Episcopal Church
31.7 km
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church
30.9 km
Augustana Lutheran Church
30.7 km
First Congregational Church, Former
31.6 km
Federal Building and United States Courthouse
31.5 km
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