Allamakee County

Allamakee County (pronounced AL-uh-muh-KEY) is the northeastern-most county located in the U.S. state of Iowa.   Its county seat is Waukon. Allamakee County was formed on February 20, 1847 from free territory. The first Allamakee County Courthouse, built in 1861, now serves as the Allamakee County Historical Museum. The present Allamakee County Court House was built in 1940. Both courthouse buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This is the original Allamakee County Court House, located in Wakon. It was built in 1861, and has now been preserved as a county historical museum since 1964.
Photo by Bob Kelly

Lutheran church near Wakon, Iowa `Photo by Bob Kelly

Wexford Catholic Church SE of Lansing, that is part of the Immaculate Conception Parish in Lansing. It has been a viable church in this beautiful setting since 1848
Photos by Bob Kelly