Communities
Chariton
Derby
Lucas
Russell
Williamson
Lucas County Courthouse
916 Braden Ave
Chariton, IA 50049-1700
Lucas County Health Center
1200 N. 7th Street
Chariton, Iowa 50049
Phone: (641) 774-3000
Places of Interest
Red Haw State Park
Just east of Chariton off Highway 34
Pin Oak Marsh and Lodge
Just south of Chariton off Highway 14
John L. Lewis Labor and Mining Museum
102 Division St.
Lucas, IA 50151
Situated in the beautiful rolling hills of south central Iowa, Lucas County was named for the first governor of the Iowa Territory, Robert Lucas. The county is home to the communities of Russell, Williamson, Derby, Lucas and the county seat, Chariton. Lucas County offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation, such as Stephens State Forest, Pin Oak Marsh and Lodge and Red Haw State Park. The city of Lucas is the birthplace of legendary labor leader John L. Lewis.
|
