Appanoose Counties Iowa United States
Appanoose Counties Iowa United States
Appanoose County was formed by the state's territorial legislature in 1846. It is named in honor of the chief of the Sac and the Fox Indian tribes who sought peace during the Black Hawk War. Appanoose means "a chief when a child." It is in the southern part of the state and is bounded by Monroe, Wapello, Davis, Schuyler, Putnam, and Wayne counties. The present land area is 496 square miles, and the population in 2000 was 13,721. In the early 20th century the county was one of the main coal mining areas of the state. The county seat is Centerville.
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Iowa State University Extension - Appanoose County - Offers agricultural, business, family and 4-H programs and resources. Includes staff directory, news, events, hours and directions. Located in Centerville.
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Appanoose County Historical & Coal Mining Museum - Features a walk-in replica of a coal mine, pioneer life exhibits and artifacts. Includes hours of operation and membership details. Located in Centerville.
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Appanoose Economic Development Corporation - Private, nonprofit corporation working to attract and establish industries in the county. Includes information about communities, employers and the workforce.
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Appanoose County Fair - Held in Centerville. Includes calendar of events, booths and consignor information, officers, and contact information.
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Appanoose County, Iowa - Presents its history, contacts for offices and departments, FAQs and video presentation.
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Lake Rathbun Marina - Located on Lake Rathbun in south-central Iowa, provides recreational services including boat rental, slip rental, campgrounds, lodging, restaurant, bait shop, and convenience store.
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Appanoose County , Iowa - US Census Bureau - Provides population, demographic, and housing information.
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City-Data.com: Appanoose County, Iowa - Profiles population demographics, jobs, housing, agriculture and crime statistics. Includes a list of recreational areas, churches, cemeteries, post offices, charts, graphs and maps.
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