Jackson County, Iowa
Jackson County is located in eastern Iowa and hugs the Mississippi River. Maquoketa, the county seat, is named after the river that runs through the area. Try saying that three times fast.
The county is home to Maquoketa Caves State Park, a spelunker’s paradise. About 19,000 people call Jackson County home, and they’re not shy about showing off the area’s natural beauty.
Bellevue State Park offers stunning views of the Mississippi, while the Hurstville Lime Kilns take visitors back to the county’s industrial past. If you’re lucky, you might even spot a bald eagle soaring over the river.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Jackson County |
| County Seat | Maquoketa |
| Etymology | Named after President Andrew Jackson |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Maquoketa, Bellevue, Preston, Andrew, Sabula, Lost Nation, Springbrook |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 61, Iowa Highway 64, Iowa Highway 136 |
| FIPS Code | 19-097 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 616 square miles (land: 610 sq mi, water: 6 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Dubuque County (North), Jo Daviess County, Illinois (Northeast), Carroll County, Illinois (East), Clinton County (South), Jones County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 18,500 |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 42.10°N, 90.60°W |
| Major Landmarks | Maquoketa Caves State Park, Bellevue State Park, Mississippi River, Jackson County Historical Society Museum |
