Map of Hardin County, Iowa

Hardin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 16,878. The county seat is Eldora. The county was named in honor of Col. John J. Hardin, of Illinois, who was killed in the Mexican–American War.

Hardin County overview:
Name:	Hardin County
FIPS code:	19-083
State:	Iowa
Founded:	1851
Named for:	John J. Hardin
Seat:	Eldora
Largest city:	Iowa Falls
Total Area:	570 sq mi (1,500 km²)
Land Area:	569 sq mi (1,470 km²)
Total Population:	16,878
Population Density:	30/sq mi (11/km²)
Time zone:	UTC−6 (Central)
Summer Time Zone (DST):	UTC−5 (CDT)
Website:	www.hardincountyia.gov

Hardin County location map. Where is Hardin County?

Hardin County location on the U.S. Map. Where is Hardin County. — Location of Hardin County in the the United States.

Hardin County location on the Iowa map. Where is Hardin County. — Location of Hardin County in Iowa.

History

Hardin County was formed in 1851. It was named after Colonel John J. Hardin, who died in the Mexican–American War.

In its history the county has had three courthouses. The first was a small wood-framed building, which burned down in the 1850s. The second courthouse was a two-story building and stood on the site of the current office of the county sheriff. The third and present courthouse was constructed in 1892 and opened on September 19, 1893. The structure was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.

Hardin County, along with Story County, was also a primary filming location for the 1996 movie Twister, starring Bill Paxton and Helen Hunt.

Hardin County Road Map

Hardin CountyStreet Map. — Street map of Hardin County, Iowa. Source: OpenStreetMap (OSM)

Hardin CountyMap — Hardin Countypolitical map.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 570 square miles (1,500 km), of which 569 square miles (1,470 km) is land and 0.7 square miles (1.8 km) (0.1%) is water.