Poweshiek County Map, Iowa
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Poweshiek County, Iowa
Poweshiek County lies in east-central Iowa, named after a Mesquakie chief. Montezuma is the county seat, located in the south part of the county.
Grinnell is home to prestigious Grinnell College, gives the largely rural county an intellectual flair. The college’s Bucksbaum Center for the Arts hosts world-class performances.
This county has about 18,000 residents. U.S. Highway 6 and Interstate 80 make it easily accessible to communities like Grinnell, Malcolm, and Brooklyn in Iowa.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Poweshiek County |
| County Seat | Montezuma |
| Population | 18,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Montezuma, Grinnell, Brooklyn, Deep River, Malcom, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 6, Iowa Highway 21, Iowa Highway 146 |
| FIPS Code | 19-157 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 582 square miles (land: 580 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Tama County (North), Iowa County (East), Keokuk County (Southeast), Mahaska County (South), Jasper County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.62°N, 92.73°W |
| Etymology | Named after the Poweshiek tribe, a Native American group that inhabited the region |
| Major Landmarks | Grinnell College, the Iowa Railroad Historical Society Museum, and the Poweshiek County Courthouse |
| Website | Poweshiek County Website |
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