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Please add profiles of those who were born, lived or died in Louisa County, Iowa.
Louisa County was formed on December 7, 1836 as a part of Wisconsin Territory. Two theories have been offered for the origins of its name: one is that it was named after Louisa Massey, who was very well known in the area at the time because she avenged the murder of her brother when she shot the party responsible; the other is that it was named after Louisa County, Virginia. Louisa County became a part of Iowa Territory upon its formation on July 4, 1838.
Adjacent Counties
- Johnson County
- Washington County
- Muscatine County
- Des Moines County
- Henry County
- Mercer County, Illinois
- Rock Island County, Illinois
Cities, Townships & Communities
- Columbus City
- Columbus Junction
- Concord
- Cotter
- Eliot
- Elm Grove
- Fredonia
- Grandview
- Jefferson
- Letts
- Marshall
- Morning Sun
- Oakville
- Port Louisa
- Toolesboro
- Union
- Wapello (County Seat)
Cemeteries
Links
Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge
National Register of Historic Places
