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Chariton is a city in, and the county seat of, Lucas County, Iowa, United States. The population was 4,193 at the 2020 census. Lucas is the primary distribution center for and the former corporate headquarters of the Hy-Vee supermarket chain.

Chariton city overview:
Name:	Chariton city
LSAD Code:	25
LSAD Description:	city (suffix)
State:	Iowa
County:	Lucas County
Elevation:	1,040 ft (317 m)
Total Area:	3.77 sq mi (9.76 km²)
Land Area:	3.77 sq mi (9.76 km²)
Water Area:	0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²)
Total Population:	4,193
Population Density:	1,112.79/sq mi (429.61/km²)
ZIP code:	50049
Area code:	641
FIPS code:	1912720
GNISfeature ID:	0455350
Website:	www.chariton.org

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History

Chariton was platted in 1850. Chariton was the name of a French trader.

Hotel Charitone

Designed by local architect William L. Perkins and listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its role in the development of Chariton as a county seat, the Hotel Charitone is listed by the Iowa Historic Preservation Alliance as one of the most endangered sites in Iowa. The hotel is currently undergoing restoration with the majority of the hotel being converted into apartments.