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Introduction to Mount Pleasant, Iowa
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in Henry county, is located 48 miles S of Iowa City, Iowa (center to center) and is 175 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 8,751.
Mount Pleasant History
Mount Pleasant is the county seat of Henry County. The county was founded in 1836 and was named after the governor of the Wisconsin Territory, General Henry Dodge. The Iowa Wesleyan College was founded in the city in 1842. Mount Pleasant was the site of the National Almanac - sponsored solar eclipse expedition, which occurred on August 7, 1869 under the supervision of James Craig Watson.
Mount Pleasant and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Mount Pleasant
While in Mount Pleasant, tourists can visit the Midwest Old Threshers Heritage Museum. The Lake Darling State Park is an ideal destination for enjoying family picnics. It has facilities for camping and boating. You can also visit the Pioneer Church School Historical Marker and the other local parks like the Saunders Park. The city also has a number of churches. Every year, Mount Pleasant also hosts the Henry County Fair in the month of July and the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion in August.
Mount Pleasant Transportation
International flights are available from the Quad City International Airport.
Mount Pleasant Higher Education
The University of Iowa, Indian Hills Community College, Western Illinois University, and Augustana College provide facilities for higher education.
Mount Pleasant strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Iowa):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
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