Woodbury County, County seat in western Iowa, United States
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.
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.
The Winnebago Nation inhabits reservation lands within the county and shapes local life through their traditions and community connections.
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.
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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