Decatur County (/dɪˈkeɪtər/) is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,645. The county seat is Leon. This county is named for Stephen Decatur Jr., a hero in the War of 1812.
Name: | Decatur County |
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FIPS code: | 19-053 |
State: | Iowa |
Founded: | 1846 |
Named for: | Stephen Decatur Jr. |
Seat: | Leon |
Largest city: | Lamoni |
Total Area: | 533 sq mi (1,380 km²) |
Land Area: | 532 sq mi (1,380 km²) |
Total Population: | 7,645 |
Population Density: | 14/sq mi (5.5/km²) |
Time zone: | UTC−6 (Central) |
Summer Time Zone (DST): | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Website: | www.decaturcountyiowa.org |
Decatur County location map. Where is Decatur County?
History
Decatur County was organized in 1850 and named for Stephen Decatur, a naval hero of the War of 1812. The current courthouse was dedicated in 1908.
Decatur County Road Map
Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 533 square miles (1,380 km), of which 532 square miles (1,380 km) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km) (0.3%) is water.
Major highways
- Interstate 35
- U.S. Highway 69
- Iowa Highway 2
Transit
- List of intercity bus stops in Iowa
Adjacent counties
- Clarke County (north)
- Wayne County (east)
- Mercer County, Missouri (southeast)
- Harrison County, Missouri (southwest)
- Ringgold County (west)
Decatur County Topographic Map
Decatur County Satellite Map
Decatur County Outline Map
See also
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