Worth County, Iowa Genealogy

United States &gt; Iowa &gt; Worth County

History
Named for Major General William Jenkins Worth ((March 1, 1794 – May 7, 1849), an officer in both the Black Hawk War and the Mexican-American War. Worth county has fertile farmland, used mainly for producing grains, corn and soybeans. Wind turbines dot the landscape along the beautiful rolling prairie that comes to rest near the Shell Rock River.

Parent County
1851--Worth County was created 15 January 1851 from unorganized territory. It was attached to Fayette, Chickasaw, and Mitchell Counties prior to organization 13 October 1857. County seat:  Northwood

Neighboring Counties
Cerro Gordo | Hancock | Mitchell | Winnebago | Freeborn County, Minnesota | Mower County, Minnesota

Newspapers

 * Northwood Anchor

Web Sites
Family History Library Catalog