Fayette County, Administrative county in northeastern Iowa, United States
Fayette County extends across 731 square miles of land with rolling hills and flat farmland suitable for agricultural production and outdoor activities.
The county was established in 1837 during a territorial reorganization and received its name from Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de La Fayette.
The presence of Upper Iowa University in the city of Fayette enriches the educational landscape and brings academic activities to the region.
The county features multiple transportation routes including U.S. Highway 18 and six Iowa Highways connecting residents to neighboring regions.
The Volga River State Recreation Area in the northern section provides natural spaces for fishing, hiking, and seasonal outdoor recreation.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1837
Capital city: West Union
Shares border with: Winneshiek County, Buchanan County, Bremer County, Chickasaw County, Black Hawk County, Allamakee County, Clayton County, Delaware County
Website: http://fayettecountyiowa.org
GPS coordinates: 42.86500,-91.84944
Latest update: March 26, 2025 07:06
Backbone State Park
34.8 km
Montauk
22.9 km
Abraham Lincoln Statue and Park
22.2 km
Episcopal Church of the Saviour
22.1 km
Fayette County Courthouse
11.2 km
Eldorado Bridge
21.1 km
Mill Race Bridge
23.9 km
Alexander-Dickman Hall
4.8 km
Hotel Mealey
21.6 km
Fort Atkinson Bridge
32.7 km
Sumner High School
20.4 km
Union Sunday School
21.9 km
Grimes Octagon Barn
11.3 km
Turner Hall
33.7 km
Bigler Building
21.7 km
Vine Street Bridge
10.5 km
Twin Bridge
5.7 km
Clermont Public School
22 km
Richardson-Jakway House
32.3 km
Bank of Sumner
20.4 km
West Auburn Bridge
17 km
Erza McKenzie Round Barn
29.5 km
Alfred Hanson House
20.9 km
Maple View Sanitarium
20.9 km
Ossian Opera House
32.1 km
West Union Commercial Historic District
11.3 km
Eureka Bridge
30.6 km
World's Largest Strawberry
32.8 kmReviews
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