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Decatur County (/ d ɪ ˈ k eɪ t ər /) is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2020 census, the population was 7,645. [1] The county seat is Leon. [2] This county is named for Stephen Decatur Jr., a hero in the War of 1812. [3]

Decatur County was organized in 1850 and named for Stephen Decatur, a naval hero of the War of 1812. An area for the county seat was selected by the county commissioners and named it Decatur. The public objected, and prevailed upon the General Assembly to order a vote to establish a county seat.

LandWatch has hundreds of land listings and ranches for sale in Decatur County. Based on recent LandWatch data, Decatur County, Iowa ranks third among the 99 counties in the state for its combined amount of land of rural properties and land available for sale.

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Decatur is a city in Decatur County, Iowa, United States. The population was 175 at the time of the 2020 census. [4] Decatur was the first county seat of Decatur County, until 1853, when the seat was transferred to Leon. [5] Decatur was incorporated in 1875. [6]

Jun 24, 2024 · The Decatur County Development Corporation (DCDC) is a non-profit, public/private partnership committed to developing the local economy of Decatur County, Iowa, through the retention of employers, promotion of tourism …

Profiles for 18 cities, towns and other populated places in Decatur County Iowa. Incorporated Cities, Towns & Census Designated Places in Decatur County. Incorporated Places have an asterisk (*).

Feb 10, 2025 · Guide to Decatur County, Iowa ancestry, genealogy and family history, birth records, marriage records, death records, census records, and military records.

Jul 1, 2024 · Decatur County, Iowa. QuickFacts provides statistics for all states and counties. Also for cities and towns with a population of 5,000 or more.