Where is Mount Pleasant, Iowa, USA?

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Where is Mount Pleasant Located? - Mount Pleasant is a city located in the Henry County of Iowa, United States. Mount Pleasant lies between 30.3027 Degrees North latitudes and 93.1907 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Mount Pleasant, Iowa

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Where is Mount Pleasant Located?

Mount Pleasant is a city located in the Henry County of Iowa, United States. Mount Pleasant lies between 30.3027 Degrees North latitudes and 93.1907 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Mount Pleasant city is 9274 people and the city has a total area of 8.6 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Mount Pleasant, Iowa Quick Facts

AttributeInformation
CityMount Pleasant
CountyHenry County
StateIowa
State CapitalDes Moines
US RegionMidwest (West North Central)
Latitude40.9600° N
Longitude91.5576° W
Elevation730 ft (223 m)
Land Area8.51 sq mi
Water Area0.00 sq mi
Total Area8.51 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)8,751
Population DensityApproximately 1,028 per sq mi
ZIP Code52641
Area Code319
Time Zone StandardCentral Standard Time (CST, UTC−6)
Time Zone DaylightCentral Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code19-54075
Congressional DistrictIowa's 1st Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Mount Pleasant

CategoryInformation
Airport NameSoutheast Iowa Regional Airport
IATA CodeBRL
Nearest Major AirportQuad City International Airport
PortMississippi River ports (regional access)
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 34, Iowa Highway 27, Iowa Highway 218 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNearest Amtrak service available in Burlington
Local Transit ServiceSEIBUS regional transportation services
  • U.S. Highway 34 – Major east–west route connecting Mount Pleasant with Burlington and western Iowa communities.
  • Iowa Highway 27 – Avenue of the Saints corridor connecting Iowa and Missouri.
  • Iowa Highway 218 – Regional highway providing access to southeastern Iowa.
  • Southeast Iowa Regional Airport provides general aviation and regional air services.

Top Places to Visit in Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Landmark NameType
Old Threshers ReunionHistoric Agricultural Event
Midwest Old Threshers Heritage MuseumMuseum
Henry County CourthouseHistoric Landmark
McMillan ParkPark
East Lake ParkPark and Recreation Area
Mount Pleasant Historic DistrictHistoric District
Iowa Wesleyan University Historic CampusHistoric Site
Lake Geode State ParkState Park
Hickory Creek Wildlife AreaNature Area
Jefferson County ParkRecreation Area

Driving Distances from Mount Pleasant, Iowa to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
BurlingtonIowa2535 minutes
FairfieldIowa3545 minutes
OttumwaIowa651 hour 15 minutes
Iowa CityIowa851 hour 30 minutes
DavenportIowa1202 hours
Des MoinesIowa1452 hours 15 minutes
Quad CitiesIowa/Illinois1252 hours
St. LouisMissouri1702 hours 45 minutes
Kansas CityMissouri2003 hours 15 minutes
ChicagoIllinois2504 hours

Colleges and Universities in Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Iowa Wesleyan UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts education, sciences, and professional programs
Southeastern Community College – West Burlington CampusPublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, technical programs, and associate degrees
University of IowaPublicUniversityResearch, medicine, engineering, and academics
Iowa State UniversityPublicUniversityAgriculture, engineering, science, and research
Western Illinois UniversityPublicUniversityBusiness, education, and liberal arts

Waterbodies in Mount Pleasant, Iowa

Skunk River, Big Creek, Saunders Creek, Big Mound Creek, Lake Geode, and nearby southeastern Iowa waterways.

Stadiums and Sports Facilities in Mount Pleasant

Mapleleaf Athletic Complex, Mount Pleasant High School Sports Facilities, Iowa Wesleyan athletic facilities, and local community recreation areas.

Mount Pleasant, Iowa — Key Historical Facts

  • Mount Pleasant was founded in 1835 and became the county seat of Henry County in southeastern Iowa.
  • The city developed as an important agricultural, educational, and commercial center in the region.
  • Mount Pleasant was home to Iowa Wesleyan University, one of Iowa's oldest higher education institutions, established in 1842.
  • The city became nationally known for the Old Threshers Reunion, an annual event celebrating agricultural machinery and rural heritage.
  • Mount Pleasant preserves a number of historic buildings and neighborhoods reflecting its nineteenth-century development.
  • Today, Mount Pleasant is known for its historic character, agriculture, manufacturing, education, and community events.

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