Winneshiek County Map, Iowa
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Winneshiek County, Iowa
Winneshiek County nestles in Iowa’s northeast corner, named after a Winnebago chief. The county’s known for its Norwegian heritage, celebrated at the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum.
With about 20,000 residents, Winneshiek County has a perfect blend of scenic beauty and cultural richness. Dunning’s Spring Park features a stunning waterfall right in Decorah.
Decorah is the county seat and is home to Luther College. It’s famous for the Decorah bald eagles, whose nest cam has viewers worldwide. Between Decorah’s Norwegian vibe and those weirdly beautiful limestone bluffs, it’s the kind of place that gets under your skin in the best way possible.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Winneshiek County |
| County Seat | Decorah |
| Population | 21,400 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Decorah, Calmar, Cresco, Fort Atkinson, and several smaller communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 52, U.S. Highway 63, Iowa Highway 9 |
| FIPS Code | 19-191 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 690 square miles (land: 687 sq mi, water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Fillmore County, Minnesota (Northwest), Houston County, Minnesota (Northeast), Allamakee County (East), Fayette County (South), Chickasaw County (Southwest), Howard County (West), Clayton County (Southeast) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 43.30°N, 91.79°W |
| Etymology | Named after Chief Winneshiek |
| Major Landmarks | Decorah’s historic downtown, the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum, and the Decorah Ice Cave |
| Website | Winneshiek County Website |
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