Jefferson is a city in, and the county seat of Greene County, Iowa, United States, along the North Raccoon River. The population was 4,182 at the time of the 2020 census. It is the home of the Mahanay Memorial Bell Tower, 168 feet (51 m) tall, located on the town square, and visible for miles. The tower is named for Floyd Mahanay, a businessman, philanthropist, and former resident. Jefferson is bisected east to west by the old Lincoln Highway. A new U.S. Route 30 is located approximately one mile to the north.
Midwest
Jefferson
Greene County, IA
Population
4,190
Walk Score
76 · Very Walkable
Median rent
$828
Median home value
$117,500
Founded
1855
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On the National Register
Historic districts
- Jefferson Square Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation) · listed 2011
- Lincoln Highway-Raccoon River Rural Segment · listed 1993
- Squirrel Hollow County Park Historic District · listed 1991
Notable landmarks
- Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot-Jefferson · listed 1994
- Gallup, George H., House · listed 1985
- Greene County Courthouse · listed 1978
- Jefferson Public Library
- Lincoln Highway Marker (1) · listed 1993
- Lincoln Highway Marker (2) · listed 1993
- Lincoln Highway-Buttrick's Creek Abandoned Segment · listed 1993
- Lincoln Statue · listed 1993
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