Lee County, Iowa
Lee County occupies Iowa’s southeastern tip, forming part of the state’s border with Illinois and Missouri. It’s the only Iowa county with two county seats: Fort Madison and Keokuk.
The Mississippi River hugs the county’s eastern edge. Its name honors a New York land company. With about 33,000 residents, Lee County combines industry and agriculture.
Shimek State Forest covers more than 9,000 acres in the western part of the county. Lee County has its share of challenges, but the people here are tough. At the end of the day, it’s a place where folks look out for one another and take pride in their little corner of Iowa.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| County Name | Lee County |
| County Seat | Fort Madison and Keokuk |
| Etymology | Named after William Elliott Lee |
| Cities, Towns, and Communities | Fort Madison, Keokuk, Montrose, and several unincorporated communities including Donnellson and West Point |
| Interstates and Highways | U.S. Highway 61, U.S. Highway 218, Iowa Highway 2 |
| FIPS Code | 19-111 |
| Total Area (Land and Water) | 726 square miles (land: 717 sq mi, water: 9 sq mi) |
| Adjacent Counties (and Direction) | Henry County (North), Des Moines County (Northeast), Henderson County, Illinois (East), Hancock County, Illinois (Southeast), Clark County, Missouri (Southwest), Van Buren County (West) |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone (CST) |
| Population | 33,000 |
| State | Iowa |
| Coordinates | 40.73°N, 91.35°W |
| Major Landmarks | Fort Madison Historic District, Keokuk National Cemetery, and the Mormon Trail |
