Louisa County Map, Iowa
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Louisa County, Iowa
Louisa County, in southeastern Iowa, is where the Iowa and Mississippi Rivers meet. It’s one of Iowa’s smaller counties, with just over 11,000 residents.
The county seat, Wapello, sits on the Iowa River and was named after a Fox Indian chief. Its flat terrain is ideal for agriculture, with corn and soybeans dominating the landscape.
The county’s name comes from Louisa Massey. You’ve got the Mississippi River on one side and some pretty decent farmland throughout. Folks here tend to keep to themselves, but in a good way.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Louisa County |
| County Seat | Wapello |
| Population | 11,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Wapello, Columbus Junction, Letts, Morning Sun, and several unincorporated communities including Grandview and Oakville |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 61, Iowa Highway 70 |
| FIPS Code | 19-115 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 688 square miles (land: 682 sq mi, water: 6 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Johnson County (Northwest), Muscatine County (North), Rock Island County, Illinois (Northeast), Mercer County, Illinois (East), Des Moines County (South), Henry County (Southwest), Washington County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.18°N, 91.29°W |
| Etymology | Named after Louisa Massey |
| Major Landmarks | Louisa County Historical Society Museum, the Wapello Public Library, and the Columbus Junction Depot |
| Website | Louisa County Website |
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