Clarke County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,748. The county seat is Osceola. The county was formed in January 1846, one of twelve counties established by legislative action in a comprehensive act. It was named for James Clarke, a Governor of the Iowa Territory.
| Name: | Clarke County |
|---|---|
| FIPS code: | 19-039 |
| State: | Iowa |
| Founded: | January 13, 1846 |
| Named for: | James Clarke |
| Seat: | Osceola |
| Largest city: | Osceola |
| Total Area: | 432 sq mi (1,120 km²) |
| Land Area: | 431 sq mi (1,120 km²) |
| Total Population: | 9,748 |
| Population Density: | 23/sq mi (8.7/km²) |
| Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
| Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Website: | clarkecounty.iowa.gov |
Clarke County location map. Where is Clarke County?
History
The first courthouse for Clarke County was a wood frame two–story structure in Osceola. In 1883 it was replaced with a brick structure on former park area in the town square. By the 1950s this building was insufficient, and the present modern structure was completed in 1956. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2018.
Clarke County Road Map
Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 432 square miles (1,120 km), of which 431 square miles (1,120 km) is land and 0.6 square miles (1.6 km) (0.1%) is water.
Adjacent counties
- Decatur County (south)
- Lucas County (east)
- Madison County (northwest)
- Union County (west)
- Warren County (northeast)
Highways
- Interstate 35 – runs north–south through central Clarke County, passing Osceola
- U.S. Highway 34 – runs east–west through central Clarke County, passing Osceola
- U.S. Highway 69 – enters northeastern Clarke County, runs southwest to Osceola, then south to south line of county
Transit
- Osceola station
- List of intercity bus stops in Iowa
Clarke County Topographic Map
Clarke County Satellite Map
Clarke County Outline Map
