Pottawattamie County, Administrative county in western Iowa, United States.
Pottawattamie County spans 959 square miles of land, featuring Council Bluffs as its capital and extending along the eastern bank of the Missouri River.
The county, established on September 21, 1848, received its name from the Potawatomi Native American tribe who inhabited the region during early settlement periods.
The presence of Iowa School for the Deaf in Council Bluffs makes Pottawattamie County a center for educational services for hearing-impaired students across the state.
Interstate highways 29 and 80 intersect within the county boundaries, connecting residents to major metropolitan areas including Omaha and Des Moines.
Carter Lake, a section of Pottawattamie County, sits on the western side of the Missouri River due to a river course change, creating an Iowa enclave in Nebraska.
Location: Iowa
Inception: September 21, 1848
Capital city: Council Bluffs
Elevation above the sea: 359 m
Shares border with: Harrison County, Mills County, Shelby County, Cass County, Montgomery County, Sarpy County, Douglas County, Washington County
Website: http://pottcounty.com
GPS coordinates: 41.33333,-95.53333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:38
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