Cass County, Iowa
Cass County is located in southwestern Iowa and features a landscape of rolling southern Iowa hills, farmland, and small communities. Atlantic, the county seat, is situated in the northwestern part of the county, which has a population of around 13,000 residents.
Lake Anita State Park is a popular destination in Cass County, offering peaceful opportunities for camping, fishing, and outdoor recreation. Much of the surrounding landscape remains rural, with farmland and small towns defining the county’s character.
Travelers along U.S. Highway 6 can spot Atlantic’s classic Coca-Cola sign painted on a downtown building. The Coca-Cola Bottling Plant serves as an important regional distributor, while the annual Coca-Cola Days festival brings visitors together from communities throughout the surrounding area.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Cass County |
| County Seat | Atlantic |
| Etymology | Named after Lewis Cass, a U.S. Senator from Michigan and a candidate for President in 1848 |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Atlantic, Anita, Griswold, Lewis, Cumberland, Wiota, Massena, Marne |
| Interstates and Highways | Interstate 80, U.S. Highway 6, Iowa Highway 48, Iowa Highway 92 |
| FIPS Code | 19-029 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 565 square miles (land: 562 sq mi, water: 3 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Audubon County (North), Adair County (East), Adams County (Southeast), Montgomery County (Southwest), Pottawattamie County (West), Shelby County (Northwest) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.33°N, 95.01°W |
| Major Landmarks | Hitchcock House, Danish Windmill, Lake Anita State Park, Coca-Cola Bottling Plant |
| Population | 13,000 |
