Map of Clarke County, Iowa

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.

Clarke County overview:
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?

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

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

Clarke CountyStreet Map.
Street map of Clarke County, Iowa. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)
Clarke CountyMap
Clarke Countypolitical 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

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

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

Clarke County Satellite Map

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

Clarke County Outline Map

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

See also

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