Muscatine County, County seat in eastern Iowa, United States
Muscatine County spans 1163 square kilometers along the Mississippi River, featuring a mix of agricultural land and urban development at 199 meters elevation.
The county's establishment on December 7, 1836, marked a period of territorial expansion in Iowa, creating an administrative framework for the growing settlement.
The county preserves local traditions through community events, with the city of Muscatine contributing to its pearl button manufacturing legacy in the early 1900s.
The county maintains a network of highways, including U.S. Routes 6 and 61, connecting residents to neighboring areas and facilitating regional transportation.
Mark Twain worked at the Muscatine Journal newspaper, documenting the Mississippi River sunsets in his book Life on the Mississippi.
Location: Iowa
Inception: December 7, 1836
Capital city: Muscatine
Elevation above the sea: 199 m
Shares border with: Cedar County, Louisa County, Scott County, Rock Island County, Johnson County
Website: http://co.muscatine.ia.us
GPS coordinates: 41.48111,-91.11972
Latest update: March 9, 2025 03:41
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