Ringgold County Map, Iowa
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Ringgold County, Iowa
Ringgold County hunkers down in Iowa’s far southern tier, bordered by Missouri. Mount Ayr, the county seat, was named after poet Robert Burns’ hometown in Scotland.
The county honors Major Samuel Ringgold, a casualty of the Mexican-American War. With only about 5,000 residents, it’s the second least populous county in Iowa.
Mount Ayr has several covered bridges and the Depot Museum, which preserves local railroad history. Interestingly, Ringgold County was a stop on the Underground Railroad before the Civil War.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Ringgold County |
| County Seat | Mount Ayr |
| Population | 5,500 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Mount Ayr, Kellerton, Diagonal, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 169, Iowa Highway 2 |
| FIPS Code | 19-159 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 542 square miles (land: 541 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Union County (North), Decatur County (East), Harrison County, Missouri (Southeast), Worth County, Missouri (Southwest), Taylor County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40.71°N, 94.23°W |
| Etymology | Named after Samuel Ringgold, major killed in the Mexican–American War |
| Major Landmarks | Ringgold County Courthouse, and the Mount Ayr Historic District |
| Website | Ringgold County Website |
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