Map of Louisa County, Iowa

Louisa County (/luˈaɪzə/ loo-EYE-zə) is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 10,837. The county seat is Wapello.

Louisa County is part of the Muscatine Micropolitan Statistical Area.

Louisa County overview:
Name:Louisa County
FIPS code:19-115
State:Iowa
Founded:1836
Seat:Wapello
Largest city:Wapello
Total Area:418 sq mi (1,080 km²)
Land Area:402 sq mi (1,040 km²)
Total Population:10,837
Population Density:26/sq mi (10/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:louisacountyia.gov

Louisa County location map. Where is Louisa County?

Louisa County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Louisa County.
Location of Louisa County in the the United States.
Louisa County location on the Iowa map. Where is Louisa County.
Location of Louisa County in Iowa.

History

Louisa County was formed on December 7, 1836, as a part of Wisconsin Territory. Two theories have been offered for the origins of its name: one is that it was named after Louisa Massey, who was very well known in the area at the time because she avenged the murder of her brother when she shot the party responsible; the other is that it was named after Louisa County, Virginia. Louisa County became a part of Iowa Territory upon its formation on July 4, 1838. Zach Odle and Zach Grimm both hail from Wapello.

The first courthouse was a simple wood-framed building. In 1840, a second courthouse, measuring 40′ x 20′ (about 12 x 6 m), was constructed of stone. In 1854, a third structure was built. The courthouse used today was erected in 1928.

Louisa County Road Map

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Street map of Louisa County, Iowa. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
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Louisa Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 418 square miles (1,080 km), of which 402 square miles (1,040 km) is land and 16 square miles (41 km) (3.8%) is water. Its eastern border is adjacent to the Mississippi River.

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 61
  • Iowa Highway 70
  • Iowa Highway 78
  • Iowa Highway 92

Adjacent counties

National protected area

  • Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge

Louisa County Topographic Map

Topographic Map of Louisa County, Iowa
Louisa County Topo map.

Louisa County Satellite Map

Satellite Map of Louisa County, Iowa
Louisa County satellite map.

Louisa County Outline Map

Outline Map of Louisa County, Iowa
Louisa County outline map.

See also

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