Van Buren County Map, Iowa
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Van Buren County, Iowa
Van Buren County hugs Iowa’s southeast border with Missouri. Named after President Martin Van Buren, it’s a count that’s steeped in history.
Keosauqua is the county seat and it sits on a horseshoe bend of the Des Moines River. It’s part of the “Villages of Van Buren” tourism area.
The Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, one of Iowa’s oldest state parks, offers scenic hiking along river bluffs. With only about 7,000 residents, Van Buren County is the definition of rural Iowa.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Van Buren County |
| County Seat | Keosauqua |
| Population | 7,000 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Keosauqua, Bonaparte, Farmington, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 61, Iowa Highway 2 |
| FIPS Code | 19-177 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 833 square miles (land: 827 sq mi, water: 6 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Jefferson County (North), Henry County (Northeast), Lee County (East), Clark County, Missouri (Southeast), Scotland County, Missouri (Southwest), Davis County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40.75°N, 91.93°W |
| Etymology | Named in honor of Martin Van Buren, 8th President of the United States |
| Major Landmarks | Lacey-Keosauqua State Park, Van Buren County Courthouse, and the Bonaparte Pottery |
| Website | Van Buren County Website |
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