Marion County Map, Iowa
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Marion County, Iowa
Marion County sits in south-central Iowa, bisected by the Des Moines River and Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.
Knoxville is the county seat. It’s home to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, a mecca for racing fans. It has a population of around 7,300 and is steeped in racing history.
Pella was founded by Dutch immigrants. It celebrates its heritage with the annual Tulip Time Festival. It features a working windmill imported from the Netherlands.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Marion County |
| County Seat | Knoxville |
| Population | 34,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Knoxville, Pella, Pleasantville, Melcher-Dallas, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 5, U.S. Highway 63, Iowa Highway 14, Iowa Highway 92 |
| FIPS Code | 19-125 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 574 square miles (land: 572 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Jasper County (North), Mahaska County (East), Monroe County (Southeast), Lucas County (Southwest), Warren County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.40°N, 93.09°W |
| Etymology | Named after Francis Marion, a hero of the American Revolution |
| Major Landmarks | Pella’s Historic Dutch Windmill, Marion County Historical Society Museum, and Lake Red Rock |
| Website | Marion County Website |
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