Des Moines County Map, Iowa
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Des Moines County, Iowa
Des Moines County is located in southeastern Iowa. It’s named after the Des Moines River. But it actually doesn’t flow through the county anymore.
Burlington is the county seat. It’s a historic river town, situated on the western bank of the Mississippi. Back in the day, it was actually Iowa’s first capital city.
Snake Alley, billed as the “Crookedest Street in the World,” winds its way up a steep hill. Take that Lombard Street. Starr’s Cave Nature Center offers hiking trails and limestone bluffs along Flint Creek.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Des Moines County |
| County Seat | Burlington |
| Population | 40,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Burlington, West Burlington, Danville, Mediapolis, Houghton, New London, Sperry |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 34, U.S. Highway 61, Iowa Highway 61 |
| FIPS Code | 19-057 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 423 square miles (land: 413 sq mi, water: 10 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Louisa County (North), Hancock County, Illinois (Southeast), Henderson County, Illinois (East), Lee County (South), Henry County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40.81°N, 91.11°W |
| Etymology | Named after the Des Moines River, which runs through the county |
| Major Landmarks | Snake Alley, Burlington’s Historic District, Great River Bridge, Dankwardt Park |
| Website | Des Moines County Website |
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