Palo Alto County Map, Iowa
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Palo Alto County, Iowa
Palo Alto County sprawls across north-central Iowa. Its name is oddly borrowed from a Texas battlefield of the Mexican-American War.
Emmetsburg is the county seat and it embraces its Irish heritage with gusto. In fact, it’s been hosting Iowa’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade since 1961.
Its population is spread thin so it’s mostly farming across the county. Five Island Lake, right in Emmetsburg, offers fishing, boating, and a beach. That’s not bad for landlocked Iowa.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Palo Alto County |
| County Seat | Emmetsburg |
| Population | 16,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Emmetsburg, West Bend, Graettinger, Mallard, Ayrshire, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 18, Iowa Highway 4, Iowa Highway 18 |
| FIPS Code | 19-147 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 573 square miles (land: 572 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Emmet County (North), Kossuth County (East), Pocahontas County (South), Clay County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 43.03°N, 94.68°W |
| Etymology | Named after the Battle of Palo Alto, Mexican–American War |
| Major Landmarks | Five Island Lake, Palo Alto County Historical Museum, and the annual Palo Alto County Fair |
| Website | Palo Alto County Website |
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