Taylor County Map, Iowa
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Taylor County, Iowa
Taylor County nestles in southwest Iowa, brushing up against Missouri. Bedford, the county seat, hosts the Taylor County Iowa Fair, one of the state’s best county fairs.
Gravity, a tiny town of about 150 people, got its unusual name from the way sleds and wagons would easily roll down the hill into town.
Taylor County is a peaceful part of Iowa, where the land is as important as the people. Named after General Zachary Taylor, it’s pure rural Iowa.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Taylor County |
| County Seat | Bedford |
| Population | 6,900 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Bedford, New Market, Lenox, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 2, U.S. Highway 63, Iowa Highway 37 |
| FIPS Code | 19-173 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 723 square miles (land: 717 sq mi, water: 6 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Adams County (North), Ringgold County (East), Worth County, Missouri (Southeast), Nodaway County, Missouri (Southwest), Page County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40.78°N, 94.35°W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of Zachary Taylor, the 12th President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Taylor County Courthouse, Lake of Three Fires State Park, and the Taylor County Historical Museum |
| Website | Taylor County Website |
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