Map of Greene County, Iowa

Greene County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 8,771. The county seat is Jefferson. The county is named in honor of General Nathanael Greene.

Greene County overview:
Name:Greene County
FIPS code:19-073
State:Iowa
Founded:1851
Named for:Nathanael Greene
Seat:Jefferson
Largest city:Jefferson
Total Area:571 sq mi (1,480 km²)
Land Area:570 sq mi (1,500 km²)
Total Population:8,771
Population Density:15/sq mi (5.9/km²)
Time zone:UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:www.co.greene.ia.us

Greene County location map. Where is Greene County?

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

History

Greene County was formed on January 15, 1851, and from 1854, self-governed. It was named after General Nathanael Greene, a hero in the Revolutionary War. The first settler was Truman Davis. He settled on the Raccoon River. The first courthouse was built in 1856 from wood. Previously court was held in a log cabin southeast of Jefferson. The second courthouse, of red brick, was built in 1870. The present Greene County Courthouse used today was built in 1917.

Greene County Road Map

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

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 571 square miles (1,480 km), of which 570 square miles (1,500 km) is land and 1.6 square miles (4.1 km) (0.3%) is water.

Major highways

  • U.S. Highway 30
  • Iowa Highway 4
  • Iowa Highway 25
  • Iowa Highway 144

Adjacent counties

Greene County Topographic Map

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

Greene County Satellite Map

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

Greene County Outline Map

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

See also

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