Clinton county i Iowa i USA

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Clinton County är ett administrativt område i delstaten Iowa, USA, med 49 116 invånare. Den administrativa huvudorten (county seat) är Clinton.

1835-

In 1835, Elijah Buell built a log cabin for himself and his family and was thus the first settler of the region.

1837-12-21

was Clinton County formed.

1854-

In 1854, the first newspaper was issued and in 1858, the Lyons Female College for girls opened its doors. The tuition was set at $175 per student.

The county has used three courthouses in its history. The structure currently in use was constructed in Romanesque style and opened in 1897.

The county was named for DeWitt Clinton, a Governor of New York and most ardent advocate for the construction of the Erie Canal. The cities of DeWitt and Clinton were also named after him.