Marion County, Iowa
Marion County is located in south-central Iowa and is divided by the Des Moines River and Lake Red Rock, Iowa’s largest lake.
Knoxville serves as the county seat and is home to the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum, a must-visit for racing fans. With a population of around 7,300, the city is deeply connected to racing history.
Pella was founded by Dutch immigrants and celebrates its heritage with the annual Tulip Time Festival. The town is also home to a working windmill imported from the Netherlands.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Marion County |
| County Seat | Knoxville |
| Etymology | Named after Francis Marion, a hero of the American Revolution |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Knoxville, Pella, Pleasantville, Melcher-Dallas, and several unincorporated communities |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 5, U.S. Highway 63, Iowa Highway 14, Iowa Highway 92 |
| FIPS Code | 19-125 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 574 square miles (land: 572 sq mi, water: 2 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Jasper County (North), Mahaska County (East), Monroe County (Southeast), Lucas County (Southwest), Warren County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 34,000 |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 41.40°N, 93.09°W |
| Major Landmarks | Pella’s Historic Dutch Windmill, Marion County Historical Society Museum, and Lake Red Rock |
