Mahaska (IA) county
Mahaska County är ett administrativt område i delstaten Iowa, USA. Den administrativa huvudorten (county seat) är Oskaloosa.
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Historik
Coal mining was once a major industry in Mahaska County. In the 19th century, Muchakinock, about 5 miles (8.0 km) south of Oskaloosa, was probably the largest and most prosperous coal camp in Iowa.
- 1843-02-17
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was Mahaska County formed. The county has been self-governing since February 5, 1844. The county was the first in Iowa to have a sheriff and a justice of peace.
- 1846-01
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was first courthouse completed. The second structure was put into use on February 27, 1886. The first school, a small log cabin one-half mile (ca. 2 km) east of Oskaloosa, was opened on September 16, 1844 and the Cumberland Presbyterian Church opened as the first church in 1846.
- 1850-07-02
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the first edition of the Iowa Herald was issued (today the Oskaloosa Herald).
- 1864-
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the first tracks were laid through the county of the Des Moines Valley Railroad.
Övrigt
The county is named after Chief Mahaska of the Iowa tribe.
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City
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Barnes City
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Beacon
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Fremont
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Keomah Village
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Leighton
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New Sharon
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Oskaloosa
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Rose Hill
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University Park
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Community
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Cedar
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Hopewell
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Indianapolis
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