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Iron County is a county located in the Lead Belt region in the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,537. [1] The largest city and county seat is Ironton. [2] Iron County was officially organized on February 17, 1857, and was named after the abundance of iron ore found within its borders. [3] [4]
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Sand dunes, blows, and sandy swales can be encountered at Sand Prairie Conservation Area. This 200-acre (0.81 km 2) area is being restored to native grassland, an imperiled natural community of Southeast Missouri's lowlands. 197 80: Scott
The Southeast Missouri Lead District, commonly called the Lead Belt, is a lead mining district in the southeastern part of Missouri. Counties in the Lead Belt include Saint Francois, Crawford, Dent, Iron, Madison, Reynolds, and Washington. This mining district is the most important and critical lead producer in the United States. [1] [2]
Ironton was designated county seat in 1857, soon after the formation of Iron County. [6] Like the county, Ironton was named from the deposits of iron ore found in the vicinity. [7] A post office called Ironton has been in operation since 1858. [8] In early August 1861, Brigader General Sam Grant led a force of four regiments in the area.
The average population of Missouri's counties is 53,880; St. Louis County is the most populous (987,059), and Worth County is the least (1,907). The average land area is 599 sq mi (1,550 km 2 ). The largest county is Texas County (1,179 sq mi, 3,054 km 2 ) and the smallest is St. Louis city (61.9 sq mi, 160 km 2 ).
Arcadia is a city in Iron County, Missouri, United States. [1] The population was 618 at the 2020 census. [4] History. Arcadia was laid out and platted in 1849. [5]
Southeast Missouri State University (Southeast or SEMO) is a public university in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. In addition to the main campus, the university has four regional campuses offering full degree programs and a secondary campus housing the Holland College of Arts and Media. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. [5]